{"671653":{"#nid":"671653","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Judges Needed for K-12 InVenture Prize Competition Online Qualifier ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing\u003C\/a\u003E (CEISMC) is looking for Georgia Tech faculty, staff, and student volunteers to serve as judges for the K-12 InVenture Prize Competition.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/k12inventure.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EK-12 InVenture Prize\u003C\/a\u003E is an invention and entrepreneurship program and competition in which students identify real-world problems and design novel solutions through analysis, creativity, and the engineering design process. Competition judges provide critical feedback to student teams as they compete in a series of qualifying events amongst their peers and qualify for a spot at State Finals.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Our volunteer judges make a huge impact on this program and in the lives of young inventors and entrepreneurs across the state,\u201d said Danyelle Larkin, Educational Outreach Manager with K-12 InVenture Prize\/CEISMC. \u201cBy taking just a little time, judges provide critical feedback to student inventors as they follow the iterative design process and perfect their inventions.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe next qualifying event for the competition is the Online Qualifier, in which student teams showcase their developing inventions through recorded video presentations. Judging will be conducted virtually and asynchronously between Feb.12 -16. The entire process is online, can be completed on your mobile device and only takes about an hour.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo volunteer as a K-12 InVenture Prize judge, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/b.gatech.edu\/3RO2zpX\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/b.gatech.edu\/3RO2zpX\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more information, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/k12inventure.gatech.edu\/current-competition#qualifiers\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/k12inventure.gatech.edu\/current-competition#qualifiers\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/k12inventure.gatech.edu\/current-competition\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E--Randy Trammell CEISMC Communications\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECEISMC is looking for Georgia Tech faculty, staff, and student volunteers to serve as judges for the K-12 InVenture Prize Competition Online Qualifier that will take place in February 2024. 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\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAIM\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E team from the Georgia Institute of Technology met with local \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Epartners, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Emanufacturers,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E and business leaders \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ein Thomasville \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Elast week to discuss how investments from the $65 million statewide federal grant \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ecan accelerate the transition to automation in manufacturing\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ein South\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E Georgia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe meeting was held at \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca 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\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E at Georgia Tech. \u201cBy harnessing the power of \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAI\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, we can open up new, better-paying manufacturing jobs while preparing workers and students with the skills they need to succeed in an increasingly high-tech world.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe meeting highlighted \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eone of the\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Erecent \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Edevelopment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Es\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eof \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ethe Georgia AIM project: A \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Efuture \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ela\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eb at Southern Regional Technical College dedicated to manufacturing technology\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E. CEISMC is \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eproviding\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E instructional support and curricula\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, thanks to \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ethe prog\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eram\u2019s \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eexp\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eertise\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E in \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESTEM\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E education\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, while collaborations with other exp\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eerts at Georgia Tech and \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ethe Southwest Georgia community are \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eidentifying\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Enew technologies\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E and opportunit\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eies for jobs in the area.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E 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\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eand\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ee\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Engineering, talked about th\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ee potential for AI to revitalize the economy in areas \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eof the country \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ethat have struggled for decades\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201c\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe reason a lot of the manufacturers are coming back and growing in the U.S. is because the automation and the AI creates a logistics model that makes it advantageous again to manufacture in the U.S. instead of overseas,\u201d \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ehe 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The \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003El\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eab will host tw\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eo \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Enew progra\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ems\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, including Precision Machining \u0026amp; Manufacturing and Manufacturing Engineering Technology. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Georgia AIM gran\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Et \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eprovid\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eed\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E $499,000 in funding for the lab, as well as staffing support.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cA lab for precision manufacturing at Southern Regional Technical College breathes innovation into Thomasville\u2019s existing industry, fueling their growth and ensuring they stay at the cutting edge of technology and competitiveness,\u201d said Shelley Zorn, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ee\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Executive \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ed\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eirector of the Thomasville Payroll Development Authority\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cThe result is a stronger industry base and higher paying jobs for Thomas County citizens and the region\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E,\u201d Zorn said\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201c\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIt is also a wonderful recruiting tool for new advanced manufacturing partners\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis could lead to new jobs for the region that reflect the roles that AI automation can create.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201c\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAs we heard from the industries gathered at the table, there is a big need for predictive and prescriptive maintenance from our industries\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E,\u201d added Vic Burke, vice president of academic affairs at Southern Regional Technical 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The National Science Foundation-funded project expands Latinx student representation in computer science (CS) through a culturally relevant curriculum, based around EarSketch, a Tech-developed, web-based digital audio workstation. Since its inception, over 300 participants have attended simultaneous afterschool programs and summer camps at both partner universities.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOver the summer, researchers from both partner institutions presented at the Research in Equity and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology (RESPECT) Conference in Atlanta. In discussing equity pedagogies in CS education, they cited key factors from the REMEZCLA project that can broaden access and engagement of Latinx youth in CS. These factors included the structural conditions that combine coding, music production, and identity exploration, thereby enabling authentic engagement; the enhanced language access now embedded in EarSketch which includes traditional and contemporary Latin beats and sounds created by musical artists in Georgia and Puerto Rico; the informal learning curriculum centered on the students\u2019 cultures and heritage; and the effective practices to elicit cultural congruity (a sense of cultural connection) in students within CS contexts.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe first two years of the initiative were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with workshops held either entirely or partially online. The 2022-2023 afterschool sessions were the first time both teams were able to host fully in-person workshops at local middle and high schools. The Atlanta team is led by Associate Vice President for Institute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Diley Hern\u00e1ndez, who serves as the principal investigator. Faculty and staff from the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing and the School of Music, including co-principal investigators Jayma Koval and Jason Freeman, round out the team. This year, the team partnered with Berkmar Middle School and Lakeside High School for twenty weeks of instruction over the course of fall and spring.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EChristopher Martinez Servin, a Georgia Tech graduate student in computer science, joined as an instructor at the start of the program and was able to apply his academic and professional experience to the role.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis experience helped me communicate better with students who had little experience with computer science and helped me improve my instruction abilities to make challenging concepts fun and easy to understand while never forgetting the power of the topics we covered,\u201d said Servin, who is currently a systems engineer at Blue Origin, an American aerospace manufacturer.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring the spring semester, Tech biomedical engineering major Indy Cabeda Diaz, who continued her work with CEISMC after having served as a pre-teaching intern at Centennial Academy in Atlanta, was added to the instructional group. \u201cREMEZCLA is an excellent opportunity for children whose native language is Spanish to learn computer science,\u201d said the recent graduate. \u201cThe program not only brings together students of similar backgrounds but also includes instructors who speak their language and understand their culture, creating an environment that feels like home.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to the in-person instruction, the program included an all-day field trip to campus where students had the opportunity to have an interactive discussion with members of the EarSketch team, who listened to some of the students\u2019 remixes and discussed how to fix coding errors or add codes. \u201cWe are extremely proud to host the REMEZCLA students at Georgia Tech and create opportunities for them to explore our campus,\u201d said Hern\u00e1ndez. \u201cWhen they visited the School of Music and talked to other Tech students there, it was beautiful to watch them realize that they can understand perfectly well what Tech students are working on, and how it is connected to what they did in EarSketch through their participation in REMEZCLA. These are very talented, creative and brilliant students, but experiences like these can also be incredibly affirming and motivating and expand their vision of what is possible in their future.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E--Michael Turner, CEISMC Communications\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe National Science Foundation-funded project expands Latinx student representation in computer science (CS) through a culturally relevant curriculum, based around EarSketch, a Tech-developed, web-based digital audio workstation. 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GoSTEM promotes STEM academic achievement and college attendance among Latino students, connecting Georgia Tech faculty, staff, and students directly to K-12 students and their teachers through innovative educational programs.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELopez-Sandoval became involved with GoSTEM\u2019s Pathways program at Lilburn Middle School in the sixth grade, allowing her to engage in the fields of STEM learning and to discover new educational and professional career paths.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhat I enjoyed most were the summer camps. Working with professors gave me an idea what it would be like to be in a college setting,\u201d Lopez-Sandoval said. \u201cComing from someone who is first-generation, I didn\u2019t really know what it meant to be able to even go to college, in a sense.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELopez-Sandoval is currently in her second year at Georgia Tech after accepting the G. Wayne Clough Georgia Tech Promise Program full-ride scholarship. She spent her first summer participating in the Languages for Business and Technology program in Korea as part of her international affairs major, a degree which she hopes to turn into a career focused around either global security or public policy.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor Castrejon, the GoSTEM Pathways program at Radloff Middle School offered an outlet for his interests as well as a new career path. Through GoSTEM, he prepared for the ACT and SAT, toured Georgia Tech, and even put together his first resume.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFittingly, Castrejon was at a robotics work session preparing for an upcoming competition when he learned he had been accepted into his dream school - Georgia Tech. He also was selected for the A. James Clark Scholars Program in the College of Engineering, which helps support his undergraduate education in mechanical engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn his time at Georgia Tech, the now senior has joined various clubs, excelled academically, studied abroad, and interned with Apple in California and Google in Chicago. Seeing the success that these opportunities have opened up for him, he said that his goal professionally is to be able to mirror the generosity that was shown to him.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOne of the things that I think GoSTEM definitely added of value to my life is that it brought together people who had the same academic goals as I,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019d like to pay it forward in the way my scholarship was funded. That\u2019s beautiful to me.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E--Michael Turner, CEISMC Communications\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFor Georgia Tech undergraduates Jasmine Lopez-Sandoval and Alex Castrejon, their paths toward professional success in college and beyond began in middle school when they participated in the GoSTEM program, a collaborative partnership at Tech between the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing and the Center for Teaching and Learning originally and now with Institute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 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Expanding beyond our quarterly meetings, we are also engaging more groups across campus through collaborations, lunch and learns, and events like this one. Hosting the Summit, along with publishing an annual report, illustrates how well-aligned K-12 efforts are with the Institute\u0027s strategic plan by expanding access and amplifying impact,\u201d said Heidi Turcotte, CEISMC program director for campus \u0026amp; community coordination.\u003Cimg alt=\u0022\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/2023-k12-summit-save-the-date.jpg\u0022 \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe one-day Summit\u0027s goal is to raise awareness of K-12 activities and outreach happening across the Georgia Tech campus. It is also an excellent opportunity to network and learn more about the various programs that take place on campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe first Georgia Tech K-12 Summit was held in 2017 in which the Office of the Provost hosted and CEISMC served as a partner. About 100 faculty, staff, and administrators attended. From this inaugural event, the CEISMC team has established and now manages the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/k12.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECampus K-12 Portal\u003C\/a\u003E, created the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/k12.gatech.edu\/newsletter-archive\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech K-12 STEM Connection Newsletter\u003C\/a\u003E, hosted the annual \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/steamleadership.ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech STEAM Leadership Conference\u003C\/a\u003E, and supported the \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:k12stem@gatech.edu?subject=Interested%20in%20Joining\u0022\u003EK-12 STEM Outreach Group\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA second Summit was held in spring 2023 with\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan\u003E67 participants from 30 different departments across campus. Fifteen \u201cLightning Talks\u201d took place in which campus representatives shared their K-12 programs with attendees. There were also breakout sessions addressing research and evaluation in K-12 STEM education, involvement in K-12 outreach programs, and implementation best practices for K-12 activities on campus.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis year, the Summit will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the press suites on the second floor of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ssc.gatech.edu\/directions\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBill Moore Student Success Center\u003C\/a\u003E. The Summit will consist of a program spotlight, lightning talks, and breakout sessions covering various topics related to K-12 outreach. Lunch will also be served.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis event is free and open to Georgia Tech faculty, staff, and students. Please register by clicking\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/airtable.com\/apppvcm1LmQ9Djhxc\/shr9XYPnlzIUuUsKe\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;For those interested in presenting a \u003Cspan\u003E\u201c\u003C\/span\u003ELightning Talk,\u003Cspan\u003E\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E please indicate so on the registration form and then a separate email will be sent with further information.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E--Angelica Jones, CEISMC Communications\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"basic_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe one-day Summit\u0027s goal is to raise awareness of K-12 activities and outreach happening across the Georgia Tech campus. It is also an excellent opportunity to network and learn more about the various programs that take place on campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"CEISMC will be hosting the Georgia Tech K-12 Summit on October 12 to provide opportunities for Georgia Tech faculty, staff, and students, who are involved or interested in K-12 outreach, to learn, share experiences and connect with the campus community."}],"uid":"34907","created_gmt":"2023-09-21 15:25:50","changed_gmt":"2023-09-21 15:28:09","author":"James-Addis Hill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-09-21T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2023-09-21T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"671672":{"id":"671672","type":"image","title":"K-12 Summit 2023 Save the Date","body":null,"created":"1694455631","gmt_created":"2023-09-11 18:07:11","changed":"1694455919","gmt_changed":"2023-09-11 18:11:59","alt":"2023 K-12 Summit Save the Date Image","file":{"fid":"254776","name":"2023-k12-summit-save-the-date.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/09\/11\/2023-k12-summit-save-the-date.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/09\/11\/2023-k12-summit-save-the-date.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":137183,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/09\/11\/2023-k12-summit-save-the-date.jpg?itok=SFHl3wPa"}}},"media_ids":["671672"],"groups":[{"id":"361651","name":"Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC)"},{"id":"598218","name":"K-12 Connection"}],"categories":[{"id":"42911","name":"Education"},{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"134","name":"Student and Faculty"}],"keywords":[{"id":"46351","name":"K-12 education"},{"id":"411","name":"CEISMC"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"667052":{"#nid":"667052","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech\u2019s CEISMC at Center of $65 Million Federally Funded Statewide Initiative Combining AI and Manufacturing Innovations ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Institute of Technology\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC)\u003C\/a\u003E is at the center of a new statewide initiative combining artificial intelligence and manufacturing innovations with transformational workforce development and K-12 outreach. The \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/coe.gatech.edu\/news\/2022\/09\/building-georgia-ai-and-manufacturing\u0022\u003EGeorgia Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Corridor project (Georgia AIM)\u003C\/a\u003E is supported by a record-shattering $65 million grant Georgia Tech received in September 2022 from the U.S. Department of Commerce\u2019s Economic Development Administration.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia AIM will support a total of nine inter-related projects throughout the state and is designed to increase job and wage opportunities in distressed and rural communities and among historically underrepresented and underserved people. Georgia AIM targets rural residents, women, Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), those living with disabilities, and veterans \u2014 groups historically underrepresented in manufacturing. Through innovation, collaboration, education, and participation, Georgia AIM will provide the tools and knowledge to empower these communities to participate fully in a diverse AI manufacturing workforce.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMany people have preconceived notions about manufacturing and may not be able to see how they could possibly connect to it,\u0022 said Roxanne Moore, Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering\u2019s senior research engineer and director of CEISMC\u2019s K-12 InVenture Prize program. \u201cWhat they may not realize is that manufacturing is what brings new ideas to life. AI is rapidly reshaping the manufacturing industry and changing the landscape for job opportunities. The work that we are doing will position Georgia to lead the nation into the future of AI and manufacturing.\u201d \u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMoore explains that through Georgia AIM, CEISMC will expand its \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/k12inventure.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EK-12 InVenture Prize\u003C\/a\u003E invention and entrepreneurship program to collaborate with school districts and businesses in Southwest Georgia, Southeast Georgia and Northeast Georgia. The initiative will expand on existing partnerships Georgia Tech has established with technical colleges and minority-serving institutions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe project will reach at least 1,000 K-12 students and 100 teachers from underserved areas, with a focus on rural communities via existing programs at Georgia Tech, other nonprofits, the Technical College System of Georgia, the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission, local manufacturers, and K-12 school leaders, Moore said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe need to illustrate the powerful relationships between innovation, entrepreneurship, and manufacturing so that students can see how ideas come to life and how they can improve their communities,\u201d said Moore. \u201cIt is my hope that these regional ecosystems become a role model for how educational institutions can support each other in expanding access to high-quality STEM experiences for diverse students who typically are not empowered to create their futures.\u201d \u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs part of Georgia AIM, CEISMC will also expand its offerings through partnerships with the institute\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gostem.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EGoSTEM\u003C\/a\u003E program to better serve Latino populations. GoSTEM is a collaborative partnership at Georgia Tech between CEISMC and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/diversity.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EInstitute Diversity, Equity and Inclusion\u003C\/a\u003E (IDEI). Its mission is to promote STEM academic achievement and college attendance among Latino and other cultural and linguistic minority K-12 students. Plans include translating existing invention and entrepreneurship curriculum into Spanish, adding lessons to the curriculum on AI and manufacturing, assisting with the development of regionally focused curricula, and expanding training and events to make them more inclusive. \u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E \u201cOur goal is to make invention education accessible to everyone in the state, especially those who may have been previously left out of the conversation,\u201d said Danyelle Larkin, educational outreach manager with CEISMC. \u201cBy going into more rural areas of the state and working to develop multi-lingual curricula that is focused on the needs of the region, we hope to serve as a national model for how to accelerate the transition to automation in manufacturing while diversifying the next generation of AI leadership. \u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAdditional Georgia AIM expansion plans for CEISMC and K-12 InVenture Prize include supporting an existing high school entrepreneurship program in Fitzgerald and working with Albany State University to host teacher workshops, support local schools, and host regional competitions with a focus on inventiveness and the entrepreneurial mindset. \u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022The overall goal of Georgia AIM is to establish the United States as a leader in AI manufacturing while making sure that these systems complement rather than replace existing workers,\u201d Larkin said. \u201cThe work that we are doing in CEISMC plays an integral role in Georgia AIM with our specific expertise in weaving invention education and entrepreneurship into K-12 classrooms and connecting with diverse communities. This huge grant gives us a chance to amplify our work and bring even more people into the AI conversation. It\u2019s about building a better, more equitable future for the people of Georgia.\u201d \u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u2014\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cem\u003ERandy Trammell, CEISMC Communications\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia AIM will support a total of nine inter-related projects throughout the state and is designed to increase job and wage opportunities in distressed and rural communities and among historically underrepresented and underserved people.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia AIM will support a total of nine inter-related projects throughout the state and is designed to increase job and wage opportunities in distressed and rural communities and among historically underrepresented and underserved people."}],"uid":"36247","created_gmt":"2023-04-03 20:04:39","changed_gmt":"2023-05-12 15:10:47","author":"jwalls37","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-04-05T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2023-04-05T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"670457":{"id":"670457","type":"image","title":"South Georgia Innovation Day 2023","body":"\u003Cp\u003EStudents in Thomasville, Ga. explain their invention to a competition judge\u0026nbsp;as a part of Georgia Tech\u2019s expanding K-12\u0026nbsp;InVenture\u0026nbsp;Prize program.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","created":"1680706364","gmt_created":"2023-04-05 14:52:44","changed":"1680707338","gmt_changed":"2023-04-05 15:08:58","alt":"Students in Thomasville, Ga. explain their invention to a competition judge as a part of Georgia Tech\u2019s expanding K-12 InVenture Prize program. 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Students from Berkmar Middle School in Gwinnett County and Lakeside High School in DeKalb County have been learning code and music composition by using EarSketch - a web-based digital audio workstation developed at Tech \u2013 through the REMEZCLA curriculum, which is specially designed to engage Latinx students.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBoth groups of students started the day with a campus tour, learning about the history of Georgia Tech\u2019s various buildings and the wide range of majors. They also toured the Flowers Invention Studio, a makerspace staffed by student volunteers from various majors, and learned about the tools and equipment available to the Georgia Tech community from 3D printing and laser engraving to metal cutting and woodworking for DIY projects. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cSeeing all of Georgia Tech was my favorite part,\u201d said Alejandro Leon, a first-year student at Lakeside High School. \u201cI had never been to a college campus before, and it was so cool to see it sort of in action and people everywhere with so much going on.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe group then went on to enjoy lunch at West Village Dining Hall, ending the trip with a visit to the School of Music. Stephen Garrett, a research scientist with the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gtcmt.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for Music Technology\u003C\/a\u003E, and members of the EarSketch team led an interactive discussion about the platform, which was co-founded by REMEZCLA\u2019s Co-Pi and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/music.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Music\u003C\/a\u003E Chair Jason Freeman and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.lmc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Literature, Media, and Communication\u003C\/a\u003E Professor Brian Magerko in 2011. Garrett listened to some of the students\u2019 remixes and demonstrated on EarSketch how to fix any coding errors or add codes to achieve different beats in a certain pattern, for example. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cIt was so fun to interact with the students\u2019 projects and see their faces as we opened each of their Python scripts in EarSketch to explore and discuss their codes. We also showed off some of our own Python code that helps run the EarSketch platform,\u201d said Garrett. \u201cIt was also great to show the students another side of music technology, interacting with audio and data signals to turn piano notes into control signals for a light display with our visit to Professor Frank Clark as well as seeing demonstrations from our undergraduate students to discuss their research.\u201d \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cOur goal for these field trips was to show the students the inner workings of EarSketch, which would hopefully generate more interest in their work within the REMEZCLA project,\u201d said Michael Turner, educational outreach manager at CEISMC who has been serving as a coordinator and instructor for the initiative. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cWhile it wasn\u2019t our main goal with these field trips, I think a pleasant surprise was how spending a day touring an exciting college campus and enjoying amenities like the student dining hall was a big motivator for the REMEZCLA students as they start to wrap up another academic year at their respective schools,\u201d Turner noted.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EREMEZCLA, formally known as \u201cCollaborative Research Broadening Participation of Latinx Students in Computer Science by Integrating Culturally Relevant Computational Music Practices\u201d is part of a $2.9 million National Science Foundation grant awarded in 2020. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe research team, being led by principal investigators Diley Hern\u00e1ndez, associate vice president for \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/diversity.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EInstitute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion\u003C\/a\u003E at Tech, and Rafael Arce-Nazario, computer science professor at UPR, are conducting this four-year study to \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Edirectly address the lack of representation of Latinx and Spanish-speaking students in computer science and leading the program implementation in Atlanta and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.google.com\/upr.edu\/remezcla\u0022\u003ESan Juan\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cWe are extremely proud to host the REMEZCLA students at Georgia Tech and create opportunities for them to explore our campus,\u201d \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Esaid Hern\u00e1ndez\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E. \u201cWhen they visited the School of Music and talked to other Tech students there, it was beautiful to watch them realize that they can understand perfectly well what Tech students are working on, and how it was connected to what they did in EarSketch through their participation in REMEZCLA. These are very talented students but experiences like these can also be incredibly affirming and motivating for them.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201d \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe current students have been involved in the REMEZCLA project since October of last year and are preparing to begin their final lessons of the curriculum this month. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u2014Michael Turner, CEISMC Communications\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EStudents from Berkmar Middle School in Gwinnett County and Lakeside High School in DeKalb County have been learning code and music composition by using EarSketch - a web-based digital audio workstation developed at Tech \u2013 through the REMEZCLA curriculum, which is specially designed to engage Latinx students.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"In late February, staff from the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC) hosted back-to-back on-campus field trips at Georgia Tech for the students involved in a weekly afterschool program of the REMEZCLA project."}],"uid":"36247","created_gmt":"2023-04-05 15:38:37","changed_gmt":"2023-04-10 15:26:23","author":"jwalls37","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-04-05T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2023-04-05T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"670459":{"id":"670459","type":"image","title":"Berkmar Middle School students in the REMEZCLA project visit Georgia Tech. 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The next upcoming qualifying event is the Online Qualifier, which will be held virtually on Wednesday, February 15.\u0026nbsp; That is followed by in-person state finals at Georgia Tech on March 15. Judges are needed for both events.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;We count on our volunteer judges to give feedback and encouragement to our young inventors and entrepreneurs,\u0026rdquo; said Senior Research Engineer Roxanne Moore who serves as the K-12 InVenture Prize director. \u0026ldquo;We are creating the next generation of engineers and entrepreneurs, and we make it easy to volunteer to judge. Online qualifiers can be done online on your mobile device, and it usually takes less than an hour. The in-person event is about a 2\u0026ndash;3-hour commitment and will brighten your entire year.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo volunteer as a K-12 InVenture Prize judge, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/bddncwp9\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/tinyurl.com\/bddncwp9\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more information, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/k12inventure.gatech.edu\/current-competition\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/k12inventure.gatech.edu\/current-competition.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E--Randy Trammell\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E, CEISMC Communications\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech volunteers sought as judges for K-12 InVenture Prize competition."}],"uid":"36247","created_gmt":"2023-01-30 13:12:35","changed_gmt":"2023-03-10 20:12:43","author":"jwalls37","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-01-30T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2023-01-30T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"665226":{"id":"665226","type":"image","title":"K-12 InVenture Prize students from Sope Creek Elementary School work together in their classroom in Cobb County.","body":null,"created":"1675084740","gmt_created":"2023-01-30 13:19:00","changed":"1678479889","gmt_changed":"2023-03-10 20:24:49","alt":"K-12 InVenture Prize students from Sope Creek Elementary School work together in their classroom in Cobb County.","file":{"fid":"251599","name":"K-12InventurePrize-2023judges.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/K-12InventurePrize-2023judges.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/K-12InventurePrize-2023judges.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":668879,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/K-12InventurePrize-2023judges.jpg?itok=URkocaEK"}}},"media_ids":["665226","665226"],"groups":[{"id":"361651","name":"Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC)"},{"id":"598218","name":"K-12 Connection"},{"id":"592706","name":"K-12 InVenture Challenge"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"130","name":"Alumni"}],"keywords":[{"id":"177613","name":"K-12 InVenture Prize"},{"id":"411","name":"CEISMC"},{"id":"3472","name":"entrepreneurship"},{"id":"186565","name":"K12 STEM Education"},{"id":"192008","name":"inventiveness"},{"id":"75261","name":"Youth"},{"id":"516","name":"engineering"},{"id":"168455","name":"K-12 Inventure Challenge"},{"id":"172091","name":"Georgia Tech\u0027s K-12 InVenture Challenge"},{"id":"176787","name":"K-12 InVenture Prize @ Georgia Tech"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ETo volunteer as a K-12 InVenture Prize judge, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/bddncwp9\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/tinyurl.com\/bddncwp9\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"665893":{"#nid":"665893","#data":{"type":"news","title":"South Georgia Innovation Day Showcases Student Inventors ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EApproximately 140 elementary through high school students participated in South Georgia Innovation Day last Friday, February 10, presenting their own inventions as a part of Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s K-12 InVenture Prize competition.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe event was held at Southern Regional Technical College in Thomasville. Community leaders from local businesses judged the projects and presented awards. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We are so pleased to see invention education continuing to grow in South Georgia. Georgia Tech is committed to promoting innovative teaching and learning in the area and with new funding provided by the Georgia Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Corridor coalition grant, we hope to see even more students engaged next year,\u0026rdquo; said Danyelle Larkin, educational outreach manager with Georgia Tech \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/coe.gatech.edu\/news\/2022\/09\/building-georgia-ai-and-manufacturing\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGA-AIM\u003C\/a\u003E project is supported by a $65 million grant Georgia Tech received in September 2022 from the U.S. Department of Commerce\u0026rsquo;s Economic Development Administration. The goals of the project are to support a statewide initiative to combine artificial intelligence and manufacturing innovations with transformational workforce and outreach. The grant is also designed to\u0026nbsp;increase job and wage opportunities in distressed and rural communities and among historically underrepresented and underserved people. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThrough GA-AIM, the K-12 InVenture Prize will collaborate with\u0026nbsp;rural communities, school districts, and businesses in Southwest Georgia, Southeast Georgia and Northeast Georgia\u0026nbsp;to provide invention, entrepreneurial, and artificial intelligence manufacturing education to expand knowledge and future career opportunities accessible to K-12 students in rural areas.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to the competitions, students also participated in hands-on STEAM learning activities, like the Rigamajig building kits presented by Thomasville Center for the Arts, as well as simulators and Virtual Reality experiences provided by Southern Regional Technical College. The Thomas County Central High School FIRST Tech Challenge team also demonstrated their robotics and coding. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We decided to do K-12 InVenture Prize this year because we were looking for an enrichment project that the kids could participate in that would challenge them but would also be engaging,\u0026rdquo; said Daneen Ingles, a 4th grade math, science, and social studies teacher at Cross Creek Elementary School. \u0026ldquo;We have learned so much through our experience and the kids have really enjoyed the process even on the hard days. We hope to be able to improve our instruction and guidance next year to help the kids be even better problem solvers and innovative.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe following winners from the K-12 InVenture Prize are invited to participate in the state finals competition at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta on March 15.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EElementary School Division Winners\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EFirst Place: \u0026ldquo;The Egg Saver,\u0026rdquo; Guthrie Sprague, Ruby McInnis, and Trinity Sloan, Cross Creek Elementary School\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ESecond Place: \u0026ldquo;Train Hackers,\u0026rdquo; Milo Lindsey, Marrik NeSmith, Sarah Stewart, and Colton Cooper, Cross Creek Elementary School\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EThird Place: \u0026ldquo;Littertron,\u0026rdquo; Caden Singletary, Brayden Greene, Anam Barkat, Ander Oliveto, and Preston Vanheingen, Cross Creek Elementary School\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMiddle School Division Winners\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EFirst Place: \u0026ldquo;Organ Eezs,\u0026rdquo; Ava Dennis, Cassidy Watts, and Emma Brannen, Thomasville YMCA\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ESecond Place: \u0026ldquo;Star Seer,\u0026rdquo; Janiya Ivey and Olivia Phillips, Thomasville YMCA\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EThird Place: \u0026ldquo;Meddie Reminders,\u0026rdquo; Lindsay Hinson, Thomasville YMCA\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHigh School Division Winners\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EFirst Place: \u0026ldquo;Smart Feeder,\u0026rdquo; Dixie Rose Blue and Hailey Hudson, Thomasville High School\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ESecond Place: \u0026ldquo;Smart Bird Feeder,\u0026rdquo; Hull Krech, Jr., Thomasville High School\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EThird Place: \u0026ldquo;Wash n\u0026rsquo; Go,\u0026rdquo; Rebecca Holt, Abby Kennedy, and Avery Hurst, Thomasville High School\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, \u0026ldquo;Your Counselor Phone App\u0026rdquo; invented by Jacqueline Serrano from\u0026nbsp;Thomasville High School, won the People\u0026rsquo;s Choice Award and the \u0026ldquo;Pool Drowning Lights\u0026rdquo; by Antania Thomas from Thomasville High School won the Georgia Tech Judge\u0026rsquo;s Award. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The energy and enthusiasm of the students as they described their vision was refreshing and provides a glimpse of the future, and it is bright!\u0026nbsp; We look forward to continuing our support of this program to inspire the dreamers of tomorrow,\u0026rdquo; said Corey Risden, director of operations at CheckMate Industries in Thomasville, who served as a judge at the event.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEducators or afterschool program providers interested in participating in South Georgia Innovation Day 2024, can contact program coordinator Katie Chastain at \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:katie@tisktask.org\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ekatie@tisktask.org\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more information on State Finals, click \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/k12inventure.gatech.edu\/state-finals\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more information on the K-12 InVenture Prize competition, click \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/k12inventure.gatech.edu\/about\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E--Randy Trammell, CEISMC Communications\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe event was held at Southern Regional Technical College in Thomasville.\u0026nbsp; Community leaders from local businesses judged the projects and presented awards. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Approximately 140 elementary through high school students participated in South Georgia Innovation Day last Friday, February 10, presenting their own inventions as a part of Georgia Tech\u2019s K-12 InVenture Prize competition. 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Photo by Drew Balfour and additional reporting by Katie Chastain.","body":null,"created":"1676656480","gmt_created":"2023-02-17 17:54:40","changed":"1676916332","gmt_changed":"2023-02-20 18:05:32","alt":"","file":{"fid":"251822","name":"SGID photo.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/SGID%20photo.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/SGID%20photo.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":268235,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/SGID%20photo.jpeg?itok=uNsctqda"}}},"media_ids":["665902","665902"],"groups":[{"id":"361651","name":"Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC)"},{"id":"598218","name":"K-12 Connection"},{"id":"592706","name":"K-12 InVenture Challenge"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"130","name":"Alumni"}],"keywords":[{"id":"177613","name":"K-12 InVenture Prize"},{"id":"411","name":"CEISMC"},{"id":"3472","name":"entrepreneurship"},{"id":"186565","name":"K12 STEM Education"},{"id":"192008","name":"inventiveness"},{"id":"75261","name":"Youth"},{"id":"516","name":"engineering"},{"id":"191217","name":"GA-AIM"},{"id":"192166","name":"south georgia"},{"id":"168455","name":"K-12 Inventure Challenge"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"665716":{"#nid":"665716","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Horizons at Georgia Tech Now Hiring K-12 Educators and Georgia Tech Students","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW37471623 BCX2\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing\u003C\/a\u003E (CEISMC) is looking for K-12 educators and Georgia Tech students to serve as Horizons at Georgia Tech Lead Teachers and Assistant Teacher Interns respectively. These are paid positions that will help with the 2023 Horizons at Georgia Tech summer program that lasts for six weeks from June 5 \u0026ndash; July 14, 2023. Staff will also be expected to attend pre-training, orientation, and post-planning sessions.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW37471623 BCX2\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/expandedlearning.ceismc.gatech.edu\/horizons\/about\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHorizons at Georgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E seeks to help children of limited financial means to find success in school and to set high goals for themselves including high school graduation and participation in post-secondary educational experiences. Horizons is committed to the development of the whole child through experiences that enhance confidence, foster awareness of community responsibility, build problem-solving skills, and encourage a life-long interest in learning. All Horizons students learn how to\u202fswim, making them safer and building confidence. The Horizons staff\u0026nbsp;encourage children to take charge of their lives and realize their full potential.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EInterested Lead Teacher applicants should send their resumes and references to Dajuana Robinson, Horizons Program Manager at \u003Ca class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW37471623 BCX2\u0022 href=\u0022mailto:horizonsgt@gatech.edu\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehorizonsgt@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E by March 15, 2023. More information about the positions can be found \u003Ca class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW37471623 BCX2\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/expandedlearning.ceismc.gatech.edu\/horizons\/hiring\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech students interested in the assistant teacher internships should send their applications (found \u003Ca class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW37471623 BCX2\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/expandedlearning.ceismc.gatech.edu\/horizons\/hiring\/assistant-teacher-2023\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E) and resumes to Dajuana Robinson at \u003Ca class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW37471623 BCX2\u0022 href=\u0022mailto:horizonsgt@gatech.edu\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehorizonsgt@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E by March 15, 2023. Georgia Tech Pre-Teaching Advisor \u003Ca class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW37471623 BCX2\u0022 href=\u0022mailto:sbelmonte@gatech.edu\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESusan Belmonte\u003C\/a\u003E can help applicants with their applications and resumes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E--James-Addis Hill, CEISMC Communications\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThese are paid positions that will help with the 2023 Horizons at Georgia Tech summer program that lasts for six weeks from June 5 \u0026ndash; July 14, 2023.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Horizons at Georgia Tech now Hiring K-12 Educators and Georgia Tech Students."}],"uid":"34907","created_gmt":"2023-02-10 19:29:26","changed_gmt":"2023-03-07 17:45:30","author":"James-Addis Hill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-02-10T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2023-02-10T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"665715":{"id":"665715","type":"image","title":"Horizons at Georgia Tech Teacher and Student","body":null,"created":"1676057332","gmt_created":"2023-02-10 19:28:52","changed":"1676306128","gmt_changed":"2023-02-13 16:35:28","alt":"Teacher and student smiling during Horizons at Georgia Tech program","file":{"fid":"251763","name":"Horizons Image.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Horizons%20Image.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Horizons%20Image.png","mime":"image\/png","size":4930890,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Horizons%20Image.png?itok=no31nVg-"}}},"media_ids":["665715","665715"],"groups":[{"id":"361651","name":"Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC)"}],"categories":[{"id":"42901","name":"Community"},{"id":"42911","name":"Education"}],"keywords":[{"id":"411","name":"CEISMC"},{"id":"173990","name":"Horizon@Georgia Tech"},{"id":"186127","name":"K12 Education"},{"id":"14241","name":"Georgia Tech students"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["horizonsgt@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"663865":{"#nid":"663865","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech represented at inaugural White House Summit on STEMM Equity and Excellence","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe White House Office of Science and Technology hosted a summit on Monday to launch a national slate of initiatives to build a more equitable, diversified, and inclusive science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) workforce and bolster the nation\u0026rsquo;s global competitiveness in these fields.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELizanne DeStefano, executive director of Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing\u003C\/a\u003E, was among the more than 100 invited guests from U.S. government agencies, businesses, education, civic, nonprofit, community-based, and philanthropic organizations to attend the inaugural \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/ostp\/news-updates\/2022\/12\/12\/biden-harris-administration-announces-historic-actions-to-advance-national-vision-for-stemm-equity-and-excellence\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EWhite House Summit on STEMM Equity and Excellence\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I was most excited to see how so many of the initiatives of Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s strategic plan are aligned with this federal commitment,\u0026rdquo; said DeStefano, also a professor of psychology in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECollege of Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026ldquo;Our plans to reach out to first-generation college students and their families, support K-12 STEMM teachers at all levels, create engaging STEMM enrichment activities for all Georgia students, and strengthen STEMM pathways are key to improving diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in STEMM.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDeStefano, whose research interests include the evaluation and sustainability of innovative STEM educational programs and multi-site initiatives, had previously served as co-chair of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/edu\/STEMEdAdvisory.jsp\u0022 target=\u0022_parent\u0022\u003ENational Science Foundation\u0026rsquo;s STEM Education Advisory Committee\u003C\/a\u003E. The group was charged with providing oversight and input for the National STEM Education Strategic Plan, involving 19 federal agencies that support STEM education at various levels.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Since a portion of the plan addressed diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM, this Summit was especially relevant to our work,\u0026rdquo; she said. \u0026ldquo;Returning to Washington, D.C. for this momentous occasion in making STEMM education equity and access a national priority was an honor. The state of Georgia is well-positioned to make a real change in this arena with its rich ecosystem of universities and colleges, industry, and community organizations.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe one-day event included remarks from various government officials in support of the Biden-Harris Administration\u0026rsquo;s commitment to eliminate systematic barriers to entry in STEMM followed by a series of panel discussions with representatives from the public and private sectors who work in this space.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe summit concluded with a call to join the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/stemmopportunity.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESTEMM Opportunity Alliance (SOA)\u003C\/a\u003E, a new landmark organization led by the American Association for the Advancement of Science with support from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. The SOA is responsible for coordinating current and future national efforts with over 90 partners from industry, government, education, research, foundations, and organizations already committed to achieving shared goals for equity in STEMM by 2050.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/ostp\/news-updates\/2022\/12\/12\/equity-and-excellence-a-vision-to-transform-and-enhance-the-u-s-stemm-ecosystem\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EThe five action areas that will be addressed by the SOA\u003C\/a\u003E are:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EEnsure every person has opportunity to participate in STEMM,\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EInvest in the STEMM teacher pipeline,\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EClose the funding gap and invest in community colleges, minority-serving institutions, and community-based organizations,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EDismantle bias and discriminatory practices throughout the STEMM ecosystem, and\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EClose the STEMM information gap with best practices in evaluation, shared indicators of progress and meaningful disaggregation of data.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u0026mdash; Jo\u0026euml;lle Walls, CEISMC Communications\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ESummit launches national initiative to expand access and opportunities in STEM and medicine fields.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Summit launches national initiative to expand access and opportunities in STEM and medicine fields."}],"uid":"36247","created_gmt":"2022-12-14 17:57:18","changed_gmt":"2023-03-02 20:08:34","author":"jwalls37","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-12-14T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2022-12-14T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"663868":{"id":"663868","type":"image","title":"Lizanne DeStefano at White House Summit on STEMM Equity and Excellence","body":null,"created":"1671041901","gmt_created":"2022-12-14 18:18:21","changed":"1671046832","gmt_changed":"2022-12-14 19:40:32","alt":"Lizanne DeStefano at White House Summit on STEMM Equity and Excellence","file":{"fid":"251295","name":"IMG955847.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/IMG955847.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/IMG955847.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":96336,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/IMG955847.jpg?itok=WM6_MvjV"}}},"media_ids":["663868","663868"],"groups":[{"id":"361651","name":"Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC)"},{"id":"1278","name":"College of Sciences"},{"id":"443951","name":"School of Psychology"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"130","name":"Alumni"},{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"},{"id":"132","name":"Institute Leadership"}],"keywords":[{"id":"192249","name":"cos-community"},{"id":"191866","name":"C-PIES"},{"id":"191866","name":"C-PIES"},{"id":"187015","name":"diversity in STEM"},{"id":"411","name":"CEISMC"},{"id":"46351","name":"K-12 education"},{"id":"191758","name":"STEM teachers"},{"id":"180621","name":"Economic Development and Policy"},{"id":"67621","name":"federal relations"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:jwalls37@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EJo\u0026euml;lle Walls\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECEISMC Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"665858":{"#nid":"665858","#data":{"type":"news","title":"K-12 Summer STEM and STEAM Programs Offered by CEISMC ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EThe Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC)\u003C\/a\u003E at Georgia Tech will offer 2023 summer programs at both the Atlanta and the Savannah campuses for elementary, middle, and high school students, starting in June and ending in July.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThese programs are weeklong camps that focus on increasing science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) knowledge through various educational experiential activities. Instructors will be Georgia Tech faculty, staff, and students as well as K-12 educators and industry professionals.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Atlanta summer programs are for rising 2\u003Csup\u003End\u003C\/sup\u003E- 12\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E grade students. Summer P.E.A.K.S. (Programs for Enrichment and Accelerated Knowledge in STEAM) are offered on-campus and STEAM Whistle Workshops are virtual sessions. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We are excited to be able to provide summer learning opportunities to Georgia\u0026#39;s K-12 youth again this summer,\u0026rdquo; said Sirocus Barnes, CEISMC director of expanded learning programs (previously student programs). \u0026ldquo;We are also excited to welcome youth to our campus to engage in high quality STEAM\u0026nbsp;programs and introduce them to the world class research that takes place at Georgia Tech.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis year\u0026rsquo;s First-Generation College Institute (FGCI) will become a three-day residential program on the Atlanta campus. The FGCI targets first-generation and limited income 8\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E-12\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E grade students in their transition from high school to college with a focus on STEM. Students will be connected with programs, resources, and people to support their success at Georgia Tech, as well as, be engaged in high-quality academic and hands-on STEM enrichment learning.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Savannah summer programs are for rising 2\u003Csup\u003End\u003C\/sup\u003E grade through high school students with a variety of STEAM topics offered on-campus, such as LEGO Robotics for 4\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E and 5\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E grade students and college application prep through fun activities for 10\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E-12\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E grade students.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This summer will be another exciting opportunity for local youth to engage in high quality STEM\/STEAM programs here at the Georgia Tech Savannah campus,\u0026rdquo; said Timothy Cone, CEISMC Savannah program director. \u0026ldquo;With even more diversity in programming and additional scholarships, there is sure to be something for everyone!\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn 2023 CEISMC Savannah is expanding their offerings to include\u0026nbsp;rising second graders for the first time. There will be five\u0026nbsp;different programs for this age group spread throughout the summer, and each one has been carefully designed to offer a meaningful and fun experience in the areas of STEM and STEAM.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECEISMC continues to receive\u0026nbsp;Building Opportunities in Out-of-School Time (BOOST) funding for scholarship opportunities for underrepresented and underserved students to attend the in-person sessions in Atlanta and Savannah. BOOST funding is provided by the American Rescue Plan, and the grant program is administered by the Georgia Department of Education in partnership with the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECEISMC Atlanta Summer Programs\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EJune 5 \u0026ndash; July 28, 2023, usually from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily (unless otherwise stated) with lunch provided.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWeekly extended care available from 3:15 to 6 p.m. for an additional fee.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ECost: STEAM Whistle Workshops - $225 for each virtual session, depending on topic. SUMMER P.E.A.K.S.\u0026nbsp;- $450 for each in-person camp, depending on topic.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EBOOST\u0026nbsp;Scholarships:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/expandedlearning.ceismc.gatech.edu\/scholarship\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/expandedlearning.ceismc.gatech.edu\/scholarship\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ERegister: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/expandedlearning.ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/expandedlearning.ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EQuestions: \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:summerpeaks@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Esummerpeaks@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECEISMC Savannah Summer Programs\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EJune 5 \u0026ndash; July 21, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily with lunch provided.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ECost: $300-$350 for each camp, depending on topic.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EBOOST Scholarships: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/savannah\/summer-scholarship-information\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/savannah\/summer-scholarship-information\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ERegister:\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/savannah\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/savannah\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EQuestions: \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:gtsoutreach@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Egtsoutreach@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E-\u003Cstrong\u003E-Angelica Jones, CEISMC Communications \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ERegistration is now open for these summer programs that are weeklong sessions designed to increase science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics knowledge.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC) at Georgia Tech will offer summer programs at both the Atlanta and the Savannah campuses for elementary, middle, and high school students."}],"uid":"36247","created_gmt":"2023-02-16 15:00:56","changed_gmt":"2023-03-01 17:07:34","author":"jwalls37","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-02-21T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2023-02-21T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"666024":{"id":"666024","type":"image","title":"Summer 2023 programs in Atlanta are weeklong camps that focus on increasing STEAM knowledge through various educational experiential activities.","body":null,"created":"1677011792","gmt_created":"2023-02-21 20:36:32","changed":"1677011823","gmt_changed":"2023-02-21 20:37:03","alt":"Summer 2023 programs in Atlanta are weeklong camps that focus on increasing STEAM knowledge through various educational experiential activities.","file":{"fid":"251862","name":"ceismc-atlanta2.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/ceismc-atlanta2.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/ceismc-atlanta2.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":131282,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/ceismc-atlanta2.jpg?itok=fzkmTAjp"}},"666023":{"id":"666023","type":"image","title":"CEISMC Atlanta summer programs will run from June 5 - 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She is among more than 500 scientists, engineers and innovators spanning 24 scientific disciplines who have been elected as 2022 Fellows and among \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2023\/01\/31\/three-georgia-tech-professors-named-2022-aaas-fellows\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ethree Georgia Tech faculty in this year\u0026rsquo;s class\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This is a truly well-deserved recognition of Dr. Usselman\u0026rsquo;s impressive track record of ground-breaking research on, and implementation of highly innovative K-12 STEAM curricula and pedagogy,\u0026rdquo; said CEISMC Executive Director Lizanne DeStefano. \u0026ldquo;Spanning computer science, engineering, mathematics and the sciences, Marion\u0026rsquo;s scholarship has focused on integrating cutting edge STEAM content with student-centered pedagogy in ways that engage diverse learners and maximize learning outcomes. For more than two decades, she has worked to translate the excitement and innovation of Georgia Tech research and innovation into public school classrooms throughout Georgia. Kudos to AAAS for celebrating her accomplishment!\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUsselman, who earned a Ph.D. in Biophysics from the Johns Hopkins University, joined academia in the bench sciences, first as a postdoctoral fellow at her doctorate alma mater, and then as a research fellow at Harvard Medical School. She chose to leave that aspect of the discipline so she could pursue her interests in improving education and access in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields at all levels, first at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, before arriving at the Institute in 1996.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Throughout my career, I have had several opportunities to lead teams of talented individuals as we developed an extensive research and implementation programs focused on multiple dimensions of STEM educational reform, primarily but not exclusively at the K-12 level,\u0026rdquo; explained Usselman, who also serves as CEISMC\u0026rsquo;s associate director for development and educational innovation. \u0026ldquo;These research thrusts generally began with small-scale, topic-focused projects and have grown into large, well-funded and multi-collaborator programs tasked by sponsors with developing rigorously tested models of STEM educational reform for national dissemination.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGender Equity in STEM\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOne of the first projects Usselman worked on focused on issues of gender equity in STEM as program manager for the multi-institutional National Science Foundation-funded project, Integrating Gender Equity and Reform (inGEAR).\u0026nbsp; Usselman and her colleagues conducted an in-depth institutional self-assessment to examine the factors, including the structure of the educational programs and content delivery, that influenced the academic paths of women and minorities who chose to enroll at Georgia Tech and their career trajectories, particularly in engineering.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;At that time, women made up approximately 28% of undergraduates at Georgia Tech,\u0026rdquo; she said. \u0026ldquo;While doing the self-study, it became apparent that women actually did better than men at Tech in fields that were very male dominated. At that point I realized that equity did not require that equal numbers of people enroll in the field. Equity means that those of equal talent feel equally at home in the field.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe impact of this NSF project and subsequent educational studies guided Usselman\u0026rsquo;s research endeavors to address the same issues in the K-12 space. \u0026ldquo;My team has spent the last 15-20 years designing curricular exemplars, based on well-established research on how people learn and factors that encourage a sense of belonging and identity,\u0026rdquo; said Usselman. \u0026ldquo;Our view is that good reform-based teaching that centers on diverse students\u0026rsquo; motivational and multicultural needs is the primary driver of success in supporting and expanding all students\u0026rsquo; access to careers in the STEM fields, particularly in engineering and computer science.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUniversity-K-12 Partnerships\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA surefire way to pique K-12 students\u0026rsquo; interests in the sciences and promote their career awareness is by surrounding them with role models. In 2000, Usselman conceived an idea and wrote a grant for NSF\u0026rsquo;s then new Graduate STEM Fellows in K-12 Education (GK-12) program that would bring Georgia Tech graduate students into high school classrooms as teaching interns with the goals of increasing graduate student leadership and teaching skills, improving K-12 STEM education, and developing and exploring the nature of partnerships between the Institute and K-12 schools. With $3.8 million in NSF funds, the Student and Teacher Enhancement Partnership (STEP) program placed 130 graduate teaching interns in local schools between 2001 and 2010.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring that time, Usselman, a co-principal investigator on the grant, met her now CEISMC colleague, Senior Research Associate Douglas Edwards, when she visited his engineering classroom in 2003 at Westlake High School. He was one of the teachers to receive a Graduate STEM Fellow.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I have enjoyed being Marion\u0026rsquo;s collaborator, colleague, and friend over the past 20 years,\u0026rdquo; said Edwards. \u0026ldquo;Our collaboration led to the first and only Engineers Without Borders high school chapter to ever exist. When I think of her, I think of Mary McLeod Bethune\u0026rsquo;s quote, \u0026lsquo;our children must never lose their zeal for building a better world.\u0026rsquo;\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInnovative Curricula Implementation\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELessons learned from STEP about university-K-12 partnerships played an integral role in developing one of the more recent large and comprehensive partnerships, which included engineering-focused curriculum developed at Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA collaboration between CEISMC, the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EWoodruff School of Mechanical Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E, and the Griffin-Spalding County School System, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ampitup.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAMP-IT-UP\u003C\/a\u003E was a seven-year, $7.5 million NSF grant that introduced middle school students to STEM Innovation and Design courses that incorporated scientific practices and mathematical foundations into lessons that were tied to design challenges.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Students who took the semester-long course during at least two of their years in middle school showed very significant gains in math and science Milestone test scores, as well as higher engagement and lower levels of math and science anxiety,\u0026rdquo; said Usselman, who served as principal investigator on the grant.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOne of the key elements of making these types of partnerships work is the variety of experiences of the curriculum developers, researchers and educators involved. Jeff Rosen was a technology teacher at Wheeler High School when he first met Usselman in 2002. He became involved in the effort led by her and a colleague for Georgia Tech to become an Affiliate Partner of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/fll.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EFIRST LEGO League\u003C\/a\u003E, an international K-12 robotics competition program. Over their five-year collaboration, they doubled the number of students participating every year, with expansion plans that were directed specifically to attract underrepresented populations. Usselman recruited him to CEISMC in 2007 as a program director.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;From that time forward, Marion and I have worked on numerous curriculum development grants that at the heart were always targeting ways to support science learning for all students and to help overcome the stigma about who can or should do STEM,\u0026rdquo; said Rosen, who served as a co-principal investigator on the AMP-IT-UP grant. \u0026ldquo;Her science background and personal desire to make STEM applicable to all has been the cornerstone of the vision for a number of large National Science Foundation\u0026rsquo;s grants and she makes this work valued and enjoyable.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETechnology-Based Pedagogy\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith curricular innovations comes the exploration of using some type of technology that can greatly impact the results of any intervention. For example, Georgia Tech School of Music Chair Jason Freeman and Georgia Tech Professor of Digital Media Brian Magerko partnered with Usselman and her team in 2013 when they were\u0026nbsp;developing a new grant proposal around \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/earsketch.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EEarSketch\u003C\/a\u003E, a web-based digital audio workstation they\u0026nbsp;created in 2011. They\u0026nbsp;wanted to study EarSketch\u0026rsquo;s impact on student learning and engagement when art and music are integrated in computer science high school courses. The project was funded by a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2014\/09\/18\/georgia-tech-awarded-nsf-grant-combine-arts-and-computer-science-georgia-high\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E$3 million NSF grant\u003C\/a\u003E in 2014.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I\u0026rsquo;ve been told that Marion has \u0026lsquo;the golden touch\u0026rsquo; with funding proposals, in that a crazy high percentage of proposals she is involved in get funded,\u0026rdquo; said Freeman. \u0026ldquo;That\u0026rsquo;s probably true, but it misses the point of what makes Marion so incredible. These projects get funded because Marion has an uncanny ability to identify the big, pressing challenges in our educational system and figure out how, as researchers, we can tackle those problems to make a real, lasting impact. She is also an incredible mentor who is able to step into each project in just the right way, giving her colleagues the support they need while also trusting them to innovate in their own unique ways.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECEISMC has continued to work for over a decade now on EarSketch-focused projects, that have included a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/news\/ceismc-secures-25-million-grant-help-improve-pre-college-computing-education-georgia\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E$2.5 million NSF grant\u003C\/a\u003E in 2016 in which CEISMC researchers created an introductory high school computer science course under the umbrella of a new framework called \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scc.ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EStudent-Centered Computing\u003C\/a\u003E (SCC). This course includes a year-long project, in which students can develop digital technology and programming skills as they research and design solutions for problems of their choice.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring a pilot of the course implemented by schools in Fulton and Gwinnet counties in 2017-2019, 14 classes with three teachers reached over 350 students. Participants showed increases in cognitive engagement, student agency, and an increase in their intent to continue in computing careers. With such success, two middle school courses were created, and the team is currently developing an SCC version of the Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles course.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The ongoing SCC program has provided online professional development for over 150 teachers, with implementation in schools across Georgia,\u0026rdquo; said Usselman. \u0026ldquo;With generous support from Google, we\u0026rsquo;re now working to improve the user experience and to raise awareness of its availability nationally.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBy all accounts, Usselman has led an extraordinary career with a commitment to creating an educational system that is accessible to all learners with different perspectives, skills, and interests. Her research contributions have and continue to emphasize the importance of developing a highly skilled and diverse workforce of the future by increasing inquiry and experiential learning in K-12 schools, integrating STEM fields within the classroom, researching the barriers to transformative educational reform, and working with high needs and underserved schools and student populations.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026mdash;Jo\u0026euml;lle Walls, CEISMC Communications\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Marion Usselman is being honored for her distinguished contributions to gender equity in universities and major contributions to curriculum and teacher professional development during her 26-year tenure at CEISMC."}],"uid":"36247","created_gmt":"2023-01-30 13:36:47","changed_gmt":"2023-02-01 18:49:40","author":"jwalls37","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-01-31T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2023-01-31T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"665257":{"id":"665257","type":"image","title":"Marion Usselman elected as a 2022 Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.","body":null,"created":"1675105277","gmt_created":"2023-01-30 19:01:17","changed":"1675178498","gmt_changed":"2023-01-31 15:21:38","alt":"Marion Usselman elected as a 2022 Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.","file":{"fid":"251613","name":"Marion_Usselman.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Marion_Usselman.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Marion_Usselman.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":5158677,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Marion_Usselman.jpg?itok=Qq0O81Fd"}}},"media_ids":["665257"],"groups":[{"id":"361651","name":"Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC)"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"130","name":"Alumni"},{"id":"132","name":"Institute Leadership"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"},{"id":"153","name":"Computer Science\/Information Technology and Security"},{"id":"145","name":"Engineering"},{"id":"148","name":"Music and Music Technology"},{"id":"151","name":"Policy, Social Sciences, and Liberal Arts"},{"id":"152","name":"Robotics"}],"keywords":[{"id":"411","name":"CEISMC"},{"id":"167487","name":"STEM education"},{"id":"182080","name":"faculty honor"},{"id":"172006","name":"gender equity"},{"id":"192019","name":"K-12 education STEM research"},{"id":"14468","name":"EarSketch"},{"id":"1051","name":"Computer Science"},{"id":"516","name":"engineering"},{"id":"9259","name":"coding"},{"id":"192020","name":"K-12 students"},{"id":"4896","name":"College of Sciences"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"663971":{"#nid":"663971","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech volunteers sought for FIRST LEGO League State Championship\u00a0to be held in February","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing\u003C\/a\u003E (CEISMC) is looking for Georgia Tech faculty, staff, and student volunteers to help with FIRST LEGO League\u0026rsquo;s (FLL) state championship, which will be held on February 11, 2023 on campus. FLL introduces youth ages 9 to 14 to the fun and excitement of science and technology while building their self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills.\u202f Although\u0026nbsp;the program involves LEGO robotics, FLL goes a step further, with teams examining real-life problems and developing innovative solutions. During this year\u0026rsquo;s tournament, student teams will be tackling the issue of sustainable energy.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESince 2003, Georgia Tech has been an Affiliate Partner for \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/fll.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EFIRST LEGO League\u003C\/a\u003E. CEISMC, as a Program Delivery Partner, facilitates the initiative\u0026nbsp;for the Georgia region and hosts the state championship. \u0026ldquo;FIRST LEGO\u0026nbsp;League Challenge is a way to encourage students at an early age to explore various aspects of technology, identify and research actual technical problems and develop solutions. It also exposes them to the possibility of Georgia Tech as\u0026nbsp;being part of their future.\u0026rdquo; said Bob Kraushaar, educational outreach manager at CEISMC.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESome of the volunteer positions needed are judges, judge assistants, referees, scorekeepers, and floaters. 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A group of five teachers were also chosen to receive\u0026nbsp;$1,000 each for going above and beyond in their instruction.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;\u0026lsquo;Your Voice is Power\u0026rsquo; is a unique, multidisciplinary experience that explores how coding, music, and entrepreneurship can all be pathways to social justice,\u0026rdquo; said Roxanne Moore, project lead for YVIP and senior research engineer at Tech\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC)\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe competition is open to K-12 students in which they are invited to create remixes of songs by Williams, Alicia Keys, and Khalid using EarSketch, a web-based digital audio workstation that uses Python or JavaScript to compose music. The platform was developed at Tech in 2011 by co-creators Jason Freeman, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/music.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Music\u003C\/a\u003E chair, and Brian Magerko, professor of digital media in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.lmc.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESchool of Literature, Media, and Communication\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EApproximately 1,800 students representing 30 U.S. states and Guam submitted their remixes with reflections on the songs\u0026rsquo; messages about equity. The entries were judged on music, message, and coding competency.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Judging the \u0026lsquo;Your Voice is Power\u0026rsquo; remix competition has been a true pleasure. The song submissions and personal reflection messages that speak to social issues of the past and present are a powerful combination,\u0026rdquo; said Jen Driscoll, principal product manager with Amazon in the Community. \u0026ldquo;Engaging students in thoughtful work on these topics and providing a creative outlet to share their work with others inspires change on multiple levels.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor example, student winner Paul Coliflores said he attributes his motivation for entering the competition to paving the way for others to consider computer science as a viable career choice.\u0026nbsp; This is the first time a student from Guam was named a grand prize winner. \u0026ldquo;Through my journey in learning computer science, and coming across this competition, I learned that even if I can make it this far, others like me can do the same,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;There are intelligent people here who I know for sure can succeed in this field, but they sell themselves short because they do not believe in themselves. One day I plan to change that by spreading the message that computer science can truly lead to equity.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYVIP includes a related project-based curriculum consisting of five to six modular\u0026nbsp;lesson plans and other supplemental material for middle school and high school students.\u0026nbsp;The goal of this educational initiative is to encourage more K-12 students from diverse populations to enter the world of computer science.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher winner Laurie O\u0026rsquo;Brien said that implementing the YVIP curriculum in this iteration of the competition created community among her students. \u0026ldquo;Through the remixes, students who otherwise would never talk to each other were praising each other\u0026#39;s work,\u0026rdquo; explained O\u0026rsquo;Brien who teaches computer science at Keaau High School in Hawaii. \u0026ldquo;They gained confidence to play their mixes for the class and get peer feedback. Allowing my students opportunities to share and listen to each other helped to create a positive and fun learning environment.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile most of the competitors were high school students, there were a fair amount of middle school and elementary students who submitted remixes. More than 64 percent of participants had never used the EarSketch platform before and 28 percent had never coded before this experience.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;EarSketch, from years of research, has shown an impact in engaging students in computing by creating an authentic learning environment that has personal and real-world relevance in both computational and music domains,\u0026rdquo; said Sabrina Grossman, CEISMC program director and YVIP curriculum developer.\u0026nbsp; \u0026ldquo;\u0026lsquo;Your Voice is Power\u0026rsquo; builds on this work and continues to provide the opportunity for students to personally express themselves through code.\u0026nbsp; The implementation of these programs in the classroom can significantly impact students\u0026rsquo; intention to persist in the computer science field.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudent winners include:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPaul Coliflores\u003C\/strong\u003E, Grade 11, Simon A. 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He worked\u0026nbsp;in a sixth-grade science classroom, observing\u0026nbsp;lessons, leading small and large group instruction, and collaboratively planning problem-based learning (PBL) activities.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor example, Webber designed and executed a classwide\u0026nbsp;PBL, \u0026ldquo;Planet Crayon,\u0026rdquo; in which students were astronomers\u0026nbsp;tasked with mapping out a crayon-based planet using coordinate\u0026nbsp;planes and creating prototypes of the planet\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;waxy rock formations, utilizing their rock cycle knowledge.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I now know that my ideal education\u0026nbsp;environment and generally my professional environment is one\u0026nbsp;where I am\u0026nbsp;allowed to express creative freedom,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;If I pursue education\u0026nbsp;as a career, it will be with a subject matter\u0026nbsp;highly prone to unconventional teaching methods and\u0026nbsp;interdisciplinary connections, and I would not have known how important\u0026nbsp;that was to me until my internship with\u0026nbsp;Centennial Academy.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring the summer, Webber was the first undergraduate\u0026nbsp;pre-teaching intern to participate in CEISMC\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/gift\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia-Intern Fellowships for Teachers (GIFT) program\u003C\/a\u003E, which\u0026nbsp;places K-12 teachers in STEM-based internships with\u0026nbsp;universities, organizations, and industry.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHe worked in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ssdsl.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESmart Structures and Dynamical Systems\u0026nbsp;Laboratory\u003C\/a\u003E of Woodruff Professor of Mechanical Engineering\u0026nbsp;Alper Erturk who hosted teacher Kimberly Ford and students\u0026nbsp;Simone Marshall and Shameria Smith from Booker T.\u0026nbsp;Washington High School as part of the GIFT program.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWebber said that he was happy to participate in another\u0026nbsp;opportunity to engage with students, this time\u0026nbsp;explaining\u0026nbsp;in more relatable terms the complex concepts behind studying\u0026nbsp;the acoustic properties of the human skull.\u0026nbsp;He also demonstrated his 3D printing knowledge by\u0026nbsp;creating the skull prototypes that were used in the wave\u0026nbsp;propagation experiments.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The research Dr. Alper and graduate researcher Eetu\u0026nbsp;Kohtanen are conducting in the lab is amazing, and even in\u0026nbsp;the absence of any K-12 connection, I would find the work exciting\u0026nbsp;and fruitful,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;Through GIFT, however, I\u0026nbsp;was able to devote just as much to the advancement of the\u0026nbsp;research as I would to the investment in the next generation of researchers.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u0026mdash;Jo\u0026euml;lle Walls, CEISMC Communications\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESIDEBAR:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDaniel Webber was the first undergraduate pre-teaching intern to participate in CEISMC\u0026#39;s Georgia-Intern Fellowships for Teachers (GIFT) program over the summer. 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Teachers completed the Teacher\u0026nbsp;Personal Network Survey that asked about their school\u0026nbsp;support structures, personal networks, and attitudes of self-efficacy\u0026nbsp;as related to their Noyce program participation.\u0026nbsp;Follow-up telephone interviews were conducted with a\u0026nbsp;smaller sample of participants.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Some of our results showed that teachers who have more\u0026nbsp;connected networks are more likely to remain in high-need\u0026nbsp;schools,\u0026rdquo; said Alemdar. \u0026ldquo;Additionally, our results showed the importance of expanding teachers\u0026rsquo; networks and the\u0026nbsp;significance of receiving unique types of support from the\u0026nbsp;various people within teachers\u0026rsquo; networks.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOther compelling findings include:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENoyce Teachers\u0026rsquo; Self-Efficacy and Retention:\u003C\/strong\u003E Although self-efficacy was not significantly correlated with retention, correlations were found\u0026nbsp;between teaching self-efficacy and several Noyce program characteristics. This study found positive relationships between Noyce teachers\u0026rsquo; teaching self-efficacy and several Noyce program characteristics: mentorship, high-need pre-service teaching experience, professional learning community participation, being observed by Noyce faculty, and job-finding assistance.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESources of Self-Efficacy:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E \u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003EAlthough teaching self-efficacy is associated with many benefits for teachers and students, little is known about how it develops in the early years of a teacher\u0026rsquo;s career. Teachers with less experience reported lower self-efficacy for classroom management and instruction and identified more negative enactive experiences. In interviews, teachers described how sources combined or interacted to influence their self-efficacy. Science teachers reported significantly more negative mastery experiences than mathematics teachers in the sample. Findings contribute to better understandings of the sources of self-efficacy with implications for how best to support teachers in different disciplines and at different stages of their careers.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENoyce Program Characteristics and Retention:\u003C\/strong\u003E This study identified a set of nine characteristics of Noyce programs that were positively correlated with retention. This indicates that when a teacher was exposed to these program characteristics, there was an overall increase in the likelihood that they would remain in a high-need school. Qualitative analysis revealed that teachers identified three major categories of support provided by Noyce programs as increasing their likelihood of retention in high-need schools: support from Noyce faculty, support from the Noyce teacher network, and training and support offered by Noyce programs.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA detailed summary of results is highlighted in the first\u0026nbsp;chapter of the newly released \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.aaas.org\/resources\/research-practice-preparing-and-retaining-k-12-stem-teachers-high-need-school-districts\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EResearch in Practice:\u0026nbsp;Preparing and Retaining K-12 STEM Teachers in High-Need\u0026nbsp;School Districts\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E published by the American Association for\u0026nbsp;the Advancement of Science. 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Registration is now open for these programs that will begin June 6 and end on July 22.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe summer programs are weeklong camps designed to increase science, technology, art, engineering, and mathematics knowledge through various educational experiential activities ranging from coding and 3D game design to robotics and supply chain\/logistics. More than 45 camps, the combined total of both campuses, are uniquely themed. Georgia Tech faculty, staff, and students as well as K-12 educators and industry professionals will serve as instructors.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentprograms.ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAtlanta summer offerings\u003C\/a\u003E for rising 2\u003Csup\u003End\u003C\/sup\u003E-12\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E graders include on-campus sessions through Summer P.E.A.K.S. (Programs for Enrichment and Accelerated Knowledge in STEAM). 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There were 35 fellows selected for the 2021-22 cohort.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/about\/staffdirectory\/justina-jackson\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EJustina Jackson\u003C\/a\u003E, a research associate at Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC)\u003C\/a\u003E, is one of the fellows from the 2021-22 cohort. As a fellow, Jackson was tasked with creating and sharing a project with the campus community, centered around creating a safe, conformable, and empowering space where a network of ambassadors would be able to promote a culture of inclusivity and diversity. Jackson was able do so through her project titled \u0026ldquo;Intersectionality Learning Community.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBy using works from Bonnie Thorton Dill and Ruth Enid Zambrana, as well as Audre Lorde, Jackson designed a program in which eight women shared and discussed intersectionality in their lives, in and outside of academia in the span of two meetings. This type of activity reflected the idea found in Dill\u0026rsquo;s and Zamabrana\u0026rsquo;s book, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rutgersuniversitypress.org\/emerging-intersections\/9780813544557\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EEmerging Intersections: Race, Class, and Gender in Theory, Policy, and Practice\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, that \u0026ldquo;intersectional work is dependent upon collaborations, alliances, and networks among scholars with similar intellectual interests, visions, ideas, and values.\u0026rdquo; Jackson had this quote in mind when creating this inclusive group of women in academia.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThrough Jackson\u0026rsquo;s project, these women were able to share their own inner doubts with each other and open a conversation to empower one another to not only become confident, but to also understand the impacts of silence. They were able to discuss constructive dialogue for addressing complex issues.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJackson\u0026rsquo;s project successfully created a space where diversity and inclusivity mattered. \u0026ldquo;This work is the result of people, from many different backgrounds, coming together to listen, learn, and support one another,\u0026rdquo; said Jackson. \u0026ldquo;I appreciate my team and colleagues who seek greater understanding toward a more just world.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThrough her project, Jackson was able to open the door for more long-term cultural change for the Georgia Tech campus community, fulfilling her responsibility as a fellow in the Diversity and Inclusion Fellows Program.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u0026mdash;Angelica Jones, CEISMC Communications\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EUnder the umbrella of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/diversity.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion department\u003C\/a\u003E at the Georgia Institute of Technology, the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/diversity.gatech.edu\/DIFellowsProgram\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDiversity and Inclusion Fellows Program\u003C\/a\u003E allows students, faculty, and staff to work individually and collectively on their action, research, or teaching objectives while improving inclusivity on campus. 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Its mission is to promote STEM academic achievement and college attendance among Latinx K-12 students.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe LCSF, one of the major events for GoSTEM, has also been a staple of the Atlanta Science Festival since 2014. The Atlanta Science Festival features more than 100 interactive and educational sessions over a two-week period every year.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It is hard to believe it has been a decade since we started the Latino College and STEM Fair, and I am so proud to see how much it has grown and flourished since then\u0026rdquo; said Anal\u0026iacute;a Rao, GoSTEM\u0026rsquo;s Program Director. \u0026ldquo;This fair brings together a community of people who believe that college and STEM can and should be possibilities for all students. We want students to see themselves in STEM, to feel that they belong in this community. And I\u0026rsquo;m confident our fair provides that. I am proud of the rich content that we deliver at this event to inspire and prepare our future Latino scientists and leaders in STEM.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe half-day program began with a keynote address by Dr. Cecilia Aragon, an award-winning author, airshow pilot, and the first Latina Full Professor of Engineering at the University of Washington. Then Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/logras.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ELatino Organization for Graduate Students\u003C\/a\u003E (LOGRAS) led a workshop on preparing for post-secondary education and STEM careers.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEvent partner, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.hopestrong.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHispanic Organization Promoting Education (HoPe), Inc.\u003C\/a\u003E, presented a \u0026ldquo;College Experience Panel,\u0026rdquo; comprised of alumni of HoPe\u0026rsquo;s program who are pursuing STEM fields. The non-profit organization builds a sense of belonging for high school students to succeed through leadership development, educational resources, and community services.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Our focus was to invite Spanish-speaking, Latinx college students and working professionals, who could give genuine perspectives on their experiences navigating college life and its difficulties,\u0026rdquo; explained Sebastian Maturino, HoPe\u0026rsquo;s director of marketing who served as the moderator. \u0026ldquo;We aimed to shine a light on any questions students or parents might have about the college process.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EC\u0026eacute;sar L\u0026oacute;pez, HoPe\u0026rsquo;s director of education, added that the first-time official collaboration with LCSF also amplified the organization\u0026rsquo;s focus. \u0026ldquo;I enjoyed working with the GoSTEM team to intentionally create and structure a STEM-oriented college student panel that would resonate with families across a virtual platform,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;We are excited to see how we can continue to work with GoSTEM in their future endeavors.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA week prior to the virtual LCSF, over 600 K-12 students were engaged in STEM activities that were organized virtually or in person at 10 schools and community organizations throughout Georgia with an online event in Puerto Rico.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA mixture of faculty, students, and researchers from Georgia Tech, Georgia State University, and Georgia College and State University led the 13 activities that explored various concepts ranging from chemistry and physical science to biomedical engineering and chemical engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMarisa Brito, a first-year neuroscience major at Georgia Tech, taught Gadsden Elementary School students about the different states of matter before the students made oobleck, a non-Newtonian fluid that does not follow Newton\u0026rsquo;s law of viscosity. \u0026ldquo;They were in second grade, and they all seemed engaged in the short lesson, and were very excited about making oobleck,\u0026rdquo; she said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBrito feels that opportunities such as the LCSF, are essential not only for undergraduates, but also K-12 students. \u0026ldquo;Growing up, I never really saw or heard of any Latinos in the field I wanted to pursue,\u0026rdquo; said Brito. \u0026ldquo;So, providing this representation to young kids while teaching them science allows them to gain an interest in the subject and know that there are other Latinos who are in STEM and succeeding.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESimilarly for Tyler Kinner, a research scientist with the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gtri.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Research Institute\u003C\/a\u003E, relating to students through authentic scientific inquiry not only helps pique their interests in the STEM fields, but more importantly, creates a sense of belonging in this sphere. As a first-time LCSF volunteer, he traveled to Lilburn Middle School to deliver a lesson he adapted from his days as a high school chemistry teacher in which students observed the differences between colors derived from fruits and spices and artificial sources.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGrowing up in a small rural community, Kinner realized his K-12 experience was different from those of many others. After mentoring high school students during his undergraduate years, he developed a passion for inclusive STEM education.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I developed a sense of urgency around this very real gap between interested students in STEM and the ability of STEM fields to serve these students,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;It is important to create connections for students to feel like they are members of the community, whether it is Georgia Tech, STEM or a community involved in lifelong learning. Being an active participant in these communities in a way that is visible to students and engages them as participants helps propel them into the next phase of their development and growth towards college and career.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDr. Juli\u0026aacute;n R\u0026iacute;moli, the Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Tech, strives to be a role model every day, which is why he has been involved in outreach activities and the GoSTEM event since joining Georgia Tech in 2011. \u0026ldquo;The Latino College and STEM Fair is a unique event that provides an opportunity for us from Georgia Tech to connect with Latino students and their families,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;I believe this is one of the most impactful Latino outreach activities at Georgia Tech, and I am glad that faculty are given the opportunity to engage.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor this iteration, R\u0026iacute;moli combined a motivational presentation with a virtual activity on aerospace structures that included awards for top designs for over 300 high school students from the Monserrate Le\u0026oacute;n de Irizarry school in Puerto Rico.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter R\u0026iacute;moli shared his professional journey that started in a small town in Argentina, the students learned how to design lightweight yet strong aerospace structures using an educational app he created called \u003Cem\u003ETruss Me!,\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;which helped them understand the behavior of these structures through physics-based simulations. The students then worked on their own designs and presented the next week.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I have only once before done an outreach activity in a virtual format due to COVID, and never with this extraordinary number of participants,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;I was very impressed by the students\u0026rsquo; abilities to design lightweight structures with relatively minor directions!\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBrenda Lee Est\u0026eacute;vez Moreno, who teaches earth science at the Cabo Rojo-based high school, was happy that her students were able to participate in all facets of the LCSF. \u0026ldquo;This STEM activity was motivating and very enriching for both our students and faculty,\u0026rdquo; she said. \u0026ldquo;Dr. Juli\u0026aacute;n R\u0026iacute;moli knew how to transmit his passion for his work as an engineer, while motivating our young Latinos to follow their goals and work hard for what they want professionally.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJean Michael Jim\u0026eacute;nez Ram\u0026iacute;rez, a participating high school student, said that the experience helped him realize that programming can be a dynamic and engaging task, rather than a tedious one. \u0026ldquo;The virtual STEM activity was challenging, but very fun,\u0026rdquo; he explained. \u0026ldquo;It did not matter how hard the challenge was, you always had a wonderful time. My favorite part was that you kept learning new ways to program and improve, which really paid off in the final activity.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor student Wendell Kenai Rivera Estevez, the opportunity to connect with a Latino individual like himself was a critical aspect, in making the STEM field more reachable and welcoming. \u0026nbsp;He compared STEM to sports in which there are many talented people, who may not be able to realize their full potential in the field because they never get the opportunity to practice or are not aware of the possibilities.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;In this case, I know about STEM because of activities like this and so it would be awesome if there could be more, not for me, but for all those good players out there,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;This made me feel more comfortable like I could do something in STEM because people just like me already do amazing things.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlana Cruz Romeu, also a student participant from Puerto Rico, cited the student camaraderie as a favorite part of the activity. \u0026ldquo;The activity was wonderful, and I truly enjoyed every experience I had,\u0026rdquo; she said. \u0026ldquo;I think that my favorite part about it was being able to talk to other people that have similar interests to mine and show them what I was able to do throughout my journey.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Latino College and STEM Fair was sponsored by the Latin American Association, MALDEF, Univisi\u0026oacute;n 34 Atlanta, Mundo Hisp\u0026aacute;nico, and Telemundo Atlanta. 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The students, Jennings Blackstock, Joseph De Martini, and Bryn Rippeon, all 11 years old, were excited by the prospect of working as engineers and inventors in their advanced learning class at Mount Bethel Elementary School as a part of the K-12 InVenture Prize program developed at the Georgia Institute of Technology.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe curriculum guides students through the engineering design process to create an invention that solves a real-world problem and culminates in pitching the idea to earn a spot in the state competition held at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETheir teacher, Maggie Hunter, encouraged the students to understand the needs of others by first looking inward as they began work on the semester-long project.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We started with the foundation of empathy, teaching the students how to put themselves in other people\u0026#39;s shoes, and its role in solving problems,\u0026rdquo; Hunter said. \u0026ldquo;We learned how inventions impact our families, communities, country, and planet. We then dug deeper by learning about the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EUnited Nations\u0026rsquo; Sustainable Development Goals\u003C\/a\u003E, to expand awareness of important global issues. We talked about life underwater and life on land. Our students would gravitate towards issues that were important to them, then work in teams to conduct research to further understand the problem.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe students zeroed in on overfishing as the broad issue they wanted to research, as they had personal experiences that made it important to them.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDe Martini recalled a moment on a beach vacation that moved him to action. \u0026ldquo;There was a minnow that got washed up onto the sand and I just felt so bad for it because it was just like, \u0026lsquo;help me help me,\u0026rsquo;\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;And so, I scooped it up and brought it back to the ocean, just one fish. It made me wonder about all the other fish that are being caught and taken from their habitats.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERippeon had a similar experience. \u0026ldquo;I thought I was too little to do something about it,\u0026rdquo; she explained. \u0026ldquo;But I knew if I could find a way to help, then it would make a big difference.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe invention that the team developed works by installing a scale and measurement bar into a metal bucket. When the limit of 12 pounds of fish has been reached, a sensor beeps to alert the fisher. Deciding on a reasonable limit for fishers was a key part of the process. In order to do so, the team surveyed family and friends who had an interest in the sport. The device can be used in freshwater as well as saltwater fishing.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The Fish Saver is designed to be practical and to put good decision-making into the hands of those catching fish,\u0026rdquo; Rippeon said. \u0026ldquo;So, this is what the actual fishers will use. They take the fish out of the ocean and put it in the bucket. That\u0026rsquo;s how it works.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo develop a creation as simple and effective as The Fish Saver, the team prototyped several ideas before settling on and refining their final design. Hunter explained that this process of extensive research and trial and error was essential to her students\u0026rsquo; growth as inventors. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We talked about the iterative process. We talked about prototyping. We discussed how to survey people, and how to get feedback from them because that\u0026#39;s a real-world problem,\u0026rdquo; she said. \u0026ldquo;Inventors in the real world must get feedback to understand their users\u0026#39; needs before they put their product out to the masses.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBlackstock said that while working to refine the design of the Fish Saver, she learned to embrace mistakes as part of the process. \u0026ldquo;I realized that we had a lot of different problems and that you learn from your failures,\u0026rdquo; she explained. \u0026ldquo;So, you may mess up on one thing, but then if you look over those problems and see what you did wrong, you can learn from what you did and make it right.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETheir creation earned Team Fish Saver honors in Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s K-12 Inventure Prize competition, sponsored by the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ECenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics \u0026amp; Computing (CEISMC)\u003C\/a\u003E. The competition encourages elementary, middle, and high school students in the state to present projects that identify real-world problems and design unique solutions. The students attended an \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/k12inventure.gatech.edu\/2022-state-finals-winners\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eawards ceremony\u003C\/a\u003E at Georgia Tech in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/k12inventure.gatech.edu\/aboutnews\/ceismc-celebrates-student-inventors-k-12-inventure-prize-vip-day\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMarch\u003C\/a\u003E where Team Fish Saver took home second place in the elementary school division.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to the awards ceremony, students participated in hands-on STEM activities including EarSketch and Micro:bit coding, engineering design, and tours of Georgia Tech\u0026#39;s Invention Studio. The day of events concluded with the annual Georgia Tech InVenture Prize Live Show at the Ferst Center. The Inventure Prize at Georgia Tech is an interdisciplinary innovation competition open to all undergraduate students and recent graduates of the Institute.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe visit to campus helped Rippeon change the way she thinks about her future college career. \u0026ldquo;It made me feel like a grown-up kind of, but also it gave me an idea of what it\u0026#39;ll be like when I go to college,\u0026rdquo; she said. \u0026ldquo;I could invent things in college if I wanted to, or I could just study and then do it after I get my degree. It made me think a lot more about how many people really are trying to change the world.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom a teacher\u0026rsquo;s perspective, Hunter commented that it\u0026rsquo;s important to stress just how transformational the process was for her students. \u0026ldquo;The most important thing that the kids learn is that they\u0026#39;re inventors,\u0026rdquo; she said. \u0026ldquo;Oftentimes we see inventors as people that are a lot older. Maybe they are rich. Maybe they have lots of resources. They\u0026#39;re these figures that are kind of out there, but we can\u0026#39;t really connect with them. They don\u0026#39;t feel real to us. And I just really wanted to teach them to see themselves as inventors and empower them to take risks, innovate, and be agents of positive change.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBlackstock now has the confidence to try and change the world for the better. \u0026ldquo;Before this I thought maybe I could do something in my state. Maybe if I was lucky, I could help change the country,\u0026rdquo; she explained. \u0026ldquo;But now I know that I can share ideas that can be spread around the world. It could keep growing.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDe Martini believes that it is possible to make big changes in the world and it\u0026rsquo;s not always so difficult as it might seem. \u0026ldquo;Look, I just changed the world. I just touched this and there\u0026#39;s a fingerprint,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;Before this if someone asked me what my talents were, I would not have put inventing on the list. But after this experience, if I have a few partners, an idea, and the resources to make what it is, then I\u0026#39;m an inventor.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam Fish Saver will travel to Michigan in June to compete in the national competition.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more information on the K-12 InVenture Prize curriculum and competition, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/k12inventure.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/k12inventure.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E or \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.k12inventure.org\u0022\u003Ewww.k12inventure.org\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u0026mdash;Randy Trammell, K-12 Inventure Prize Communications\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Three fifth-grade students from Mount Bethel Elementary use creativity to tackle overfishing."}],"uid":"34907","created_gmt":"2022-04-28 14:07:35","changed_gmt":"2022-04-29 19:25:45","author":"James-Addis Hill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-04-29T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2022-04-29T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"657728":{"id":"657728","type":"image","title":"K12 Inventure Prize team \u0022Fish Saver,\u0022 pictured L-R are Joseph De Martini, Bryn Rippeon, and Jennings Blackstock.","body":null,"created":"1651155527","gmt_created":"2022-04-28 14:18:47","changed":"1651248224","gmt_changed":"2022-04-29 16:03:44","alt":"Team Fish Saver posing with their invention.","file":{"fid":"249281","name":"IMG_1059.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/IMG_1059_0.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/IMG_1059_0.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1137125,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/IMG_1059_0.jpeg?itok=Z78wPngL"}},"657727":{"id":"657727","type":"image","title":"K12 Inventure Prize team \u0022Fish Saver\u0022 posing with their invention. 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Cyberinfrastructure \u0026ndash; highly connected high-performance computing systems that support advanced data acquisition, storage, and, management \u0026ndash; is critical for information sharing and research collaboration.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELizanne DeStefano, executive director of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC)\u003C\/a\u003E, is one of the co-principal investigators of this five-year award that will support the collective and coordinated efforts of four other NSF grants awarded to various institutions to address resource allocations, training, operations, and measurement services of the ACCESS program.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;With cyberinfrastructure for academic research computing continuously becoming more sophisticated, it is imperative that we can efficiently connect researchers with the data, technologies, and expertise available to help bring their innovative ideas to fruition,\u0026rdquo; said DeStefano, also professor of psychology. \u0026ldquo;Georgia Tech is part of the ACCESS Coordination Office in which our team is responsible for working with all ACCESS awardees to ensure that processes are coordinated, redundancies are reduced, and overall assist them in managing their own evaluation systems, including ours.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe OpenCI team, which is being led by the National Center for Supercomputing Applications at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in partnership with CEISMC and the San Diego Supercomputing Center at UC San Diego, will provide tools and support services for the top-level facilitation of governance and communications among the ACCESS awardees and with the public.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThese activities include managing the advisory board that is made up of members from the four other projects; assisting in governance and conflict resolution; establishing a system for collective decision-making, and other coordinated community-building activities. The purpose of the OpenCI team is to act as a facilitator to amplify the effect of each ACCESS awardee\u0026rsquo;s efforts.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Regularly collecting data, sharing information, and discussing the evidence as a collective is going to be critical to the success of the ACCESS program and all of its components,\u0026rdquo; said DeStefano. \u0026ldquo;Since evaluation plays a key role in this process, I hope it will become an important tool for this program to deliver services seamlessly as all the ACCESS service tracks\u0026rsquo; interactions determine the type of experience an individual researcher will have.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EACCESS is a follow-up to NSF\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.xsede.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EExtreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment (XSEDE)\u003C\/a\u003E, a virtual organization created in 2011 that integrates and coordinates the sharing of advanced computing resources, data, and expertise with researchers nationally to support science and engineering projects that may not have been possible without the shared resources. For \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.xsede.org\/-\/xsede-allocations-provide-researchers-with-insight-into-an-elusive-tiny-molecule\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eexample\u003C\/a\u003E, researchers at the University of California were able to utilize XSEDE allocations in order to run specific simulations of a pollutant molecule, which led to results with possible implications for the climate, the environment, and human health. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDeStefano, who has been involved in evaluating cyberinfrastructures for the last 20 years, served as the external evaluator of XSEDE. With her specialty in the evaluation of research organizations, DeStefano described XSEDE operations as a top-down model, one NSF awardee with 19 subcontract recipients which served as a foundation for a national computing ecosystem. Now ACCESS is taking a more peer-driven approach for collaboration and coordination with the five NSF awards, addressing the salient points of the endeavor. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;XSEDE represented the centralized and coordinated way of allocating research computing services internally which worked well for the last decade,\u0026rdquo; she said. \u0026ldquo;Now this external approach of coordinating efforts through a distributed model will provide a new means of establishing shared metrics to better define our effectiveness individually and collectively to guide us forward for maximum impact.\u0026rdquo; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWriter:\u003C\/strong\u003E Jo\u0026euml;lle Walls\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMedia Relations Contact:\u003C\/strong\u003E Georgia Parmelee | \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:georgia.parmelee@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Egeorgia.parmelee@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech is among a collaborative team of institutions awarded a $5 million OpenCI grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to help support the Advanced Cyberinfrastructure Coordination Ecosystem Services and Support (ACCESS) program.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech is among a collaborative team of institutions awarded a $5 million OpenCI grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to help support the Advanced Cyberinfrastructure Coordination Ecosystem Services and Support (ACCESS) program."}],"uid":"36247","created_gmt":"2022-04-22 12:48:12","changed_gmt":"2022-04-25 15:32:14","author":"jwalls37","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-04-22T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2022-04-22T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"607677":{"id":"607677","type":"image","title":"Lizanne DeStefano - Executive Director, Georgia Tech Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC) CEISMC","body":null,"created":"1531396116","gmt_created":"2018-07-12 11:48:36","changed":"1531398505","gmt_changed":"2018-07-12 12:28:25","alt":"Lizanne DeStefano","file":{"fid":"231802","name":"Lizanne_DeStefano 1.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Lizanne_DeStefano%201.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Lizanne_DeStefano%201.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":4804580,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Lizanne_DeStefano%201.jpg?itok=hPWXTX9w"}}},"media_ids":["607677"],"groups":[{"id":"361651","name":"Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC)"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"},{"id":"1278","name":"College of Sciences"},{"id":"443951","name":"School of Psychology"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"181097","name":"research computing"},{"id":"140331","name":"cyberinfrastructure"},{"id":"411","name":"CEISMC"},{"id":"363","name":"NSF"},{"id":"1331","name":"evaluation"},{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39431","name":"Data Engineering and Science"},{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"},{"id":"39541","name":"Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"657253":{"#nid":"657253","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Volunteers sought for Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair to be held in Atlanta in May","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.societyforscience.org\/isef\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E2022 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)\u003C\/a\u003E will be held May 8-13 at the Georgia World Congress Center. As the world\u0026rsquo;s largest international pre-college science competition, Regeneron ISEF annually welcomes more than 1,800 students in grades 9 \u0026ndash;12 from across the U.S. and internationally to present their projects in science and technology.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis year\u0026rsquo;s event includes STEM college and career fairs, panel discussions on topics such as innovation and entrepreneurship and women in STEM. An Education Outreach Day will also be held in which Georgia middle and high schools are invited to participate in hands-on STEM activities. Representatives from Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Technology (CEISMC)\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gtri.gatech.edu\/stem\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESTEM@GTRI\u003C\/a\u003E, Georgia Tech Research Institute\u0026rsquo;s K-12 outreach program, will be among the exhibitors at this interactive event.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOver 500 general volunteers are needed for a variety of activities during the week, beginning Wednesday, May 4\u0026ndash;Friday, May 13. 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The K-12 InVenture Prize Competition at Georgia Tech encourages elementary, middle, and high school students to present projects that identify real-world problems and design unique solutions.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;I\u0026rsquo;m so proud of the participating students and teachers and the inventiveness that they displayed\u0026mdash;not to mention persistence and resilience to go through this process during a pandemic. I felt so inspired by their confidence and commitment to making the world a better place,\u0026rdquo; said Roxanne Moore, senior research engineer and director of the K-12 InVenture Prize program.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe event included an awards ceremony for the student inventors. Each first-place team received a patent search or patent filing offered by the Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance (GIPA), which was presented at the ceremony by Craig Cupid, law partner at BakerHostetler. Cameron Schriner, an engineer with local software company IronCAD, also spoke at the event.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAward-winning student projects included: a scalable design tool to automate rainfall data; an asphalt aggregate designed from recycled and locally available materials to create greener, longer-lasting roadways; an at-home medical monitoring program; an original musical instrument for musicians with arthritis; a sturdy, hard-to-break plastic bag; the \u0026ldquo;Fish Saver,\u0026rdquo; which helps prevent over-fishing in area waterways; an eco-friendly foldable milk carton; a germicidal UV-C silicone pad designed to sanitize laptop keyboards; and an app that provides tips in conserving water and energy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESimran Melinamani, a fifth-grade inventor from Mount Bethel Elementary in Cobb County, worked with her team to develop the free app \u0026ldquo;Electric City,\u0026rdquo; to fight climate change. \u0026ldquo;I like building things and computers, so I guess I would call myself an inventor,\u0026rdquo; she said. \u0026ldquo;The most important thing I learned was how to work as a team and how to collaborate. And also, how to pivot and change ideas when something doesn\u0026rsquo;t work.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHer father, Sanjay Melinamani, said\u0026nbsp;he was pleasantly surprised at how autonomously the young inventors were in building the app. \u0026ldquo;Initially I thought they would need more hand holding. But in fact, they were able to take it from zero knowledge all the way to almost a professional level to build this prototype. So, I think they, the kids, are very capable in inventing things.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPetrina Baxter, who teaches at Kennesaw Mountain High School, said she stresses \u0026ldquo;the entrepreneurship piece\u0026rdquo; in her classes and works through the process of starting and building a business with her students. \u0026ldquo;They look at market demands. They come up with their own designs. It allows them to explore more on the inventing side,\u0026rdquo; she explained. Baxter added that her students were \u0026ldquo;ecstatic\u0026rdquo; about being singled out for awards and that she couldn\u0026rsquo;t be prouder of their accomplishments. \u0026ldquo;We have learned so much through this process and are all very excited to be a part of this celebration today,\u0026rdquo; she said. \u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s a very good day.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to the award ceremony, students participated in hands-on stem activities including EarSketch and Micro:bit coding; engineering design and tours of Georgia Tech\u0026#39;s Invention Studio. The day of events concluded with the annual Georgia Tech InVenture Prize Live Show at the Ferst Center. Nicknamed \u0026quot;American Idol for Nerds,\u0026quot; the Emmy Award-winning InVenture Prize at Georgia Tech is an interdisciplinary innovation competition open to all undergraduate students and recent graduates of the Georgia Institute of Technology.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more information on the K-12 InVenture Prize curriculum and competition, visit \u003Ca class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW267906416 BCX2\u0022 href=\u0022http:\/\/k12inventure.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/k12inventure.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E or \u003Ca class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW267906416 BCX2\u0022 href=\u0022http:\/\/www.k12inventure.org\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ewww.k12inventure.org\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u0026mdash;Randy Trammell, K-12 Inventure Prize Communications\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics \u0026 Computing (CEISMC) hosted approximately 150 elementary, middle, and high school students, parents, and teachers on campus on March 16 in a day-long celebration of science and invention. 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Additionally, BOOST funding will be used to provide scholarships for families from underserved and underrepresented populations to participate in CEISMC\u0026rsquo;s Saturday, afterschool, and summer programming.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We are excited to be a recipient of the BOOST grant as this will allow us to increase our focus on social-emotional learning, expand program access to rural communities, and serve more students and families who have been significantly impacted by the pandemic,\u0026rdquo; said Sirocus Barnes, CEISMC director of student programs. \u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;Through this funding, we can continue our strategic partnerships with school districts in the Savannah-Chatham and metro-Atlanta areas to provide high-quality experiential learning experiences outside of the classroom to Georgia\u0026rsquo;s K-12 students.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe goal of the BOOST grant program is to provide evidence-based afterschool and summer enrichment programs that target learning acceleration and provide whole child supports, thus removing non-academic barriers to learning for students most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding for the BOOST program comes from the American Rescue Plan, and the grant program is administered by the Georgia Department of Education in partnership with the Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network (GSAN).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Here at the Georgia Tech-Savannah campus, we are already putting these funds to use by providing scholarships and transportation to our Saturday programs from two of our partner districts: Bryan and Effingham County schools,\u0026rdquo; said Timothy Cone, CEISMC Savannah program director. \u0026ldquo;Over the next three years, the Georgia Tech-Savannah portion of this funding will benefit 800+ students from across Southeast Georgia!\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHorizons at Georgia Tech\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe BOOST grant will provide support for \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentprograms.ceismc.gatech.edu\/horizons\/about\u0022\u003EHorizons at Georgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E, a year-round program that offers academic, cultural, and recreational activities such as swimming lessons to underserved students in the Atlanta area. They begin the program after kindergarten and participate through the first year of high school. On-campus remediation in math and reading is offered in the summer as well as afterschool programs and family engagement events throughout the year. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESaturday Programs\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBOOST funding will also be used for Kids Interested in Discovering STEAM (K.I.D.S.) Club and STEAM Workshops, two Saturday programs hosted monthly at Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s main campus during the school year, and Saturday STEMLabs that take place at Georgia Tech-Savannah. These programs are designed to introduce K-12 students to various topics of science and engineering along with technology, while encouraging them to study and pursue careers in related fields.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring these sessions, students\u0026nbsp;participate in a variety of hands-on activities that promote creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.\u0026nbsp;For example, Dougherty County High School students participating in the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program (GEAR UP) have already benefited from the BOOST grant. They attended a STEAM Workshop in Atlanta in late January, in which they learned how to code while composing music using EarSketch, a free, web-based platform that teaches coding through music composition.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESummer Activities\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe BOOST grant will also support CEISMC\u0026rsquo;s upcoming Summer Programs for Enrichment and Accelerated Knowledge (P.E.A.K.S.), weeklong on-campus experiences for rising second graders through high school seniors in Atlanta to increase their STEAM knowledge through various educational experiential activities.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Our programs have a proven track record of increasing students\u0026rsquo; interest in STEAM and STEM,\u0026rdquo; said Barnes. \u0026ldquo;Through our programs, we provide K-12 students with opportunities to engage with Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s faculty, staff, and students with the goal of exposing 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Within each chapter are practical rituals, routines, and tasks teachers can implement with their own learners.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKing, an Advanced Learning\/gifted teacher at Kennesaw Elementary School with 23 years of teaching experience, works with CEISMC as a K-12 InVenture lead teacher. The K-12 InVenture Prize Competition at Georgia Tech encourages elementary, middle, and high school students to present projects that identify real-world problems and design unique solutions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShe has led local student teams to compete at Georgia Tech at the 2021 K-12 InVenture Prize State Competition \u0026ndash; Write on and Whole Otter Love. As a CEISMC GIFT (Georgia Intern Fellowships for Teachers) fellow, she co-wrote K-12 InVenture curriculum for kindergarten and grades 1-3.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;Dr. Valerie King is a treasure to the teaching profession and a tremendously valued member of the K-12 InVenture Prize Community.\u0026nbsp; It can be challenging for teachers to encourage students to be inventive even at older grade levels, and the way Valerie has shown leadership in defining what it means to teach invention at the K-3 levels is unprecedented, \u0026ldquo;says Dr. Roxanne Moore, Senior Research Engineer and Director of the K-12 InVenture Prize. \u0026ldquo;I am so proud of her for writing this book and sharing more of her teaching wisdom and passion.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKing says she hopes the book will inspire educators to dig deep. \u0026ldquo;My aspiration for this book is that anyone who works with children, both little and big, will see themselves in these pages, recognize and reflect on their intent, and use that personal lens to ensure their learners are nurtured to a sense of belonging, developed to believe in themselves, and inspired to become who they are meant to be,\u0026rdquo; she says.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Teaching is equal parts challenge and laughter and reflection and action. There are so many facets of being a teacher and dissecting what really matters is sometimes our greatest hurdle,\u0026rdquo; King says. \u0026ldquo;I know this for sure: What matters most in classrooms is building relationships with learners through presence, engagement and humanistic efforts.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more information on the K-12 InVenture Prize curriculum and competition, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/k12inventure.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/k12inventure.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E or \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.k12inventure.org\u0022\u003Ewww.k12inventure.org\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Published by Scholastic Teaching Resources, the book shows teachers how to have more impact on their students by leaning in, establishing implicit understanding, tackling emotionality, transforming culture, looking around, and creating experiences."}],"uid":"36219","created_gmt":"2022-03-04 20:56:31","changed_gmt":"2022-03-17 14:47:32","author":"lpark6","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-02-28T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2022-02-28T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"656433":{"id":"656433","type":"image","title":"Valerie King - Make it Relevant","body":null,"created":"1647528375","gmt_created":"2022-03-17 14:46:15","changed":"1647528375","gmt_changed":"2022-03-17 14:46:15","alt":" Cover of a book titled Make it Relevant by Valerie King","file":{"fid":"248822","name":"King-book.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/King-book.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/King-book.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":100202,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/King-book.jpg?itok=ChKdMlcq"}}},"media_ids":["656433","656433"],"groups":[{"id":"592706","name":"K-12 InVenture Challenge"},{"id":"615552","name":"CEISMC - Savannah Campus"},{"id":"361651","name":"Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC)"},{"id":"598218","name":"K-12 Connection"}],"categories":[{"id":"42901","name":"Community"},{"id":"42911","name":"Education"}],"keywords":[{"id":"177613","name":"K-12 InVenture Prize"},{"id":"411","name":"CEISMC"},{"id":"180212","name":"CEISMC - Savannah Campus"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ERandy Trammell | K-12 InVenture Prize Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["randy.trammell@ceismc.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"654582":{"#nid":"654582","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech-Savannah Expands its Reach to Rural Communities","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech-Savannah has a strong mission to not only be an educational hub for learners of all ages, but to extend its reach beyond its walls to support the development of our region, state and beyond. One way to achieve this is by educating and inspiring the future scientists, engineers and workforce of Georgia by providing them with a greater understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from an early age.\u0026nbsp; These programs take place through the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC) on campus or through virtual outreach.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe CEISMC program at Georgia Tech-Savannah collaborates with K-12 students and teachers to strengthen pathways to STEM careers and improve appreciation for, diversity, and performance in STEM fields. In the past year, CEISMC has outreached STEM\/STEAM programming in a variety of ways to surrounding rural counties including Bryan, Effingham, Evans and Dougherty, through virtual teaching to training educators on how to amplify their curriculum.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom intensive, innovative professional development for educators to highly engaging STEM in-school and extracurricular STEM experiences for K-12 students, CEISMC offer programs that take advantage of the resources and expertise of the Georgia Tech community.\u0026nbsp; Annually, their K-12 programs impact more than 1,000 students and 80 teachers, and now the program is further expanding its reach to rural communities across Georgia to provide their students with high-quality STEAM-based programming.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor students in Dougherty County, Georgia Tech Savannah and Atlanta campuses partnered with GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Potential) to provide a group of local high school students with CEISMC\u0026rsquo;s high-level STEAM virtual workshops at no cost to the students through GEAR UP.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGEAR UP, an initiative that supports after-school and Saturday enrichment-based programming designed to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education, Dougherty Director, Dr. Alana Simmons, learned of CEISMC\u0026rsquo;s virtual STEM\/STEAM offerings and hoped her students could be involved to be introduced to STEAM education and career opportunities.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETimothy Cone, CEISMC Program Director at the Georgia Tech-Savannah campus, and Sirocus Barnes, CEISMC Student Programs Director at the Georgia Tech-Atlanta campus, developed a 15-session program from February \u0026ndash; May 2021 for 8th and 9th grade students who were members of the GEAR UP cohort.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe initiative involved both campuses which allowed Georgia Tech the opportunity to extend access to programming that otherwise would have been delivered on campus. Students had not travelled to Savannah or Atlanta before for these STEAM learning events. The virtual program provided over 200 students with school materials and project packets that were mailed to their house before the sessions. There were virtual instructors providing an inclusive learning environment where students were able to explore advanced programming centered around Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECEISMC and GEAR UP coordinated a field trip to Atlanta on Aug. 3, 2021 where students were able to explore the Georgia Tech campus and experience the technology they learned about during the program. CEISMC and GEAR UP plan to continue their partnership through virtual programs and opportunities to visit the main campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Everyone in Dougherty County has been so thankful for this opportunity with Georgia Tech. We sent out a survey to the students afterwards, and we got an outpouring of responses saying that everyone in Dougherty County should have access to this type of learning. I cannot say enough good things about Georgia Tech \u0026ndash; the team has been very accommodating and has gone out of their way for the students to be more than satisfied with the program,\u0026rdquo; said Dr. Alana Simmons, Dougherty County School\u0026nbsp;System GEAR UP Director.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECEISMC not only provided education for rural students, but also for educators in Evans County to help the implement STEAM and STEM curriculum. Together, Claxton Middle School and CEISMC successfully applied for a Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) grant. This grant facilitated training for teachers, administrators, and instructional coaches in project-based learning (PBL) through Advanced Manufacturing and Prototyping Integrated To Unlock Potential (AMP-IT-UP) modules, as well as purchasing the tools and equipment needed for these projects.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring this training, CEISMC took the staff through an introduction to project-based learning and how to incorporate it into their courses, regardless of subject matter. The trainers demonstrated in-depth walkthroughs of select AMP-IT-UP modules, which are designed to promote workforce development and to identify and cultivate the next generation of creative STEM innovators. In addition to learning how to implement the selected modules, they provided additional examples of PBL content and how to create it for 6-8th grade. As a result of the professional learning, teachers created units that immersed students in hands-on learning and exposure to STEM\/STEAM curricula.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESamantha Keyfauver, Instructional Technology Coordinator and Science Instructional in Evans County, commented on the experience of collaborating with Georgia Tech-Savannah: \u0026ldquo;We were so thankful to be able to get this grant and work with Georgia Tech. The level of expertise they brought was next level and unprecedented. When we originally wrote the grant, we thought we would just get the modules and integrate them, but the Program Director was there with us every step of the way. I would highly recommend the partnership and the collaborative relationship to other school districts. Georgia Tech has been instrumental in helping us move forward with our goal of implementing PBL.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECEISMC\u0026rsquo;s outreach is only growing as they have recently been awarded $290,000 funding by Georgia\u0026rsquo;s Department of Education through their BOOST Grant Program. This grant, which is facilitated through CARES funding, will be allocated over three years, will enable Georgia Tech-Savannah to extend access to their Saturday STEM\/STEAMlabs and summer programs to the rural Georgia community.\u0026nbsp; The funding will help K-12 students in rural communities overcome barriers to participation including registration and transportation costs. CEISMC and Georgia Tech-Savannah offers high-quality and uniquely themed programs for K-12 students that are designed to inspire and enrich curiosity and enthusiasm for science, mathematics, engineering, art, and technology. Students can have fun while learning through experiments, hands-on activities, creative projects, and more.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;To be able to provide rural communities with higher-level learning has truly been a gratifying experience for us here at Georgia Tech. Oftentimes, students in rural communities do not have access to this type of learning, and it is essential in order for them to thrive in future careers in technology and engineering. We hope to spark new interest and creativity within these students, and we are committed to continue reaching as many rural communities as possible,\u0026rdquo; said Timothy Cone, CEISMC Program Director at the Georgia Tech-Savannah campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more information about CEISMIC\u0026rsquo;s programs, please visit: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/savannah\/studentprograms\u0022\u003Ewww.ceismc.gatech.edu\/savannah\/studentprograms\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOriginal blog post can be found \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pe.gatech.edu\/blog\/education-innovation\/georgia-tech-savannah-expands-reach-rural-communities\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Implementation of STEM\/STEAM curriculum for young students provides pathways for future careers in technology and engineering"}],"uid":"34907","created_gmt":"2022-01-19 17:16:49","changed_gmt":"2022-02-14 16:58:51","author":"James-Addis Hill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-01-19T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2022-01-19T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"655444":{"id":"655444","type":"image","title":"Students in classroom","body":null,"created":"1644857891","gmt_created":"2022-02-14 16:58:11","changed":"1644857891","gmt_changed":"2022-02-14 16:58:11","alt":"","file":{"fid":"248494","name":"student_1900x930.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/student_1900x930.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/student_1900x930.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":190775,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/student_1900x930.jpg?itok=nJTlAXLt"}}},"media_ids":["655444","655444"],"groups":[{"id":"615552","name":"CEISMC - Savannah Campus"},{"id":"361651","name":"Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC)"}],"categories":[{"id":"42911","name":"Education"}],"keywords":[{"id":"167258","name":"STEM"},{"id":"168996","name":"steam"},{"id":"180212","name":"CEISMC - Savannah Campus"},{"id":"7046","name":"Georgia Tech-Savannah"},{"id":"46351","name":"K-12 education"},{"id":"411","name":"CEISMC"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"630793":{"#nid":"630793","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech\u2019s Excel Program Moved to the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EEffective Jan. 1, Expanding Career, Education, and Leadership (Excel at Georgia Tech) has become a unit within the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC), a restructure that moves the program out of the Scheller College of Business and into a centralized unit within the Office of the Provost.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EExcel at Georgia Tech was founded in 2014 by Professor Terry Blum, Tedd Munchak Chair in Entrepreneurship and faculty director for the Institute for Leadership and Entrepreneurship (ILE) in the Scheller College of Business. The four-year program is designed as an inclusive postsecondary educational (IPSE) program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Excel students are integrated into many aspects of the undergraduate student experience, and with the support of same-aged peer mentors, they strengthen their independent academic, social, fitness, and cooking skills. Upon completion of the program, students receive two separate certificates: Academic Enrichment, Social Fluency, and Career Exploration; and Social Growth, Leadership, and Career Development. Since inception, the program has been organizationally housed within the ILE, with curriculum and certification support provided by Georgia Tech Professional Education (GTPE).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe organizational move follows the recommendations of a small institutionalization task force convened by Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Rafael L. Bras in Spring 2019. The task force, chaired by Steven Girardot, associate vice provost for Undergraduate Education, spent several months assessing program objectives and meeting with campus stakeholders including faculty and staff from GTPE, the Scheller College of Business, Student Life and Campus Services, Enrollment Management, Undergraduate Education, CEISMC, and the College of Sciences, as well as members of the Excel Student Advisory Board.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The task force affirmed that the Excel program is well-established and thriving,\u0026rdquo; said Bras. \u0026ldquo;The program is exceptional and has become a part of Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s fabric as an institution. This move to a centralized unit will allow us to best ensure its long-term security, sustainability, and success.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EExcel is one of nine IPSE programs in Georgia and represents one of more than 270 similar programs at colleges and universities across the United States. The first cohort of Excel students began in Fall 2015. As of the last academic term, 38 students were enrolled. In May 2019, seven students received certificates, representing the program\u0026rsquo;s inaugural graduates. Notably, the program has achieved 100% placement of graduates into employment opportunities, compared to an average of approximately 60% by other programs.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs CEISMC, under the leadership of Executive Director Lizanne DeStefano, takes programmatic and curricular elements of the program, GTPE will continue to contribute to the program\u0026rsquo;s business operations. While newly aligned organizational operations within CEISMC will commence immediately under a transition plan, a physical move will take place at a later date.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The Scheller College of Business has been a wonderful home for Excel for the past five years,\u0026rdquo; said Ken Surdin, director of Excel. \u0026ldquo;The faculty, staff, and students of the College have been true champions of the program and its students. But the organizational move to CEISMC does present a great opportunity for the future of the program as we look forward.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EExcel at Georgia Tech has been restructured into CEISMC, moving the program out of the Scheller College of Business, and into a centralized unit within the Office of the Provost.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Excel at Georgia Tech has been restructured into CEISMC, moving the program out of the Scheller College of Business, and into a centralized unit within the Office of the Provost."}],"uid":"27165","created_gmt":"2020-01-08 19:29:39","changed_gmt":"2021-07-07 14:36:49","author":"Susie Ivy","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2020-01-08T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2020-01-08T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"630808":{"id":"630808","type":"image","title":"Excel at Georgia Tech","body":null,"created":"1578576121","gmt_created":"2020-01-09 13:22:01","changed":"1578576121","gmt_changed":"2020-01-09 13:22:01","alt":"Excel at Georgia Tech graduates 2019","file":{"fid":"240126","name":"Excel at Georgia Tech graduates 2019.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Excel%20at%20Georgia%20Tech%20graduates%202019.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Excel%20at%20Georgia%20Tech%20graduates%202019.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":792378,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Excel%20at%20Georgia%20Tech%20graduates%202019.jpeg?itok=2yrF1i_6"}}},"media_ids":["630808"],"groups":[{"id":"131901","name":"Provost"},{"id":"361651","name":"Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC)"},{"id":"66244","name":"C21U"},{"id":"1274","name":"Scheller College of Business"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"6946","name":"Excel"},{"id":"411","name":"CEISMC"},{"id":"13481","name":"C21U"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E404-385-3884\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:excel@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Eexcel@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["excel@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"647136":{"#nid":"647136","#data":{"type":"news","title":"77 Student Teams Amaze Judges at the 2021 K-12 InVenture Prize State Finals ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOn Thursday, March 11th, 2021, CEISMC hosted the Georgia Tech K-12 InVenture Prize State Finals online. The InVenture Prize Competition encourages elementary, middle, and high school students to present projects that identify real-world problems and design unique solutions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis year, 77 teams participated in the competition from all across Georgia and 70 judges participated with live video pitches and a Q\u0026amp;A. On Thursday, Students presented their projects to the judges and the projects were then evaluated based on criteria such as practicality, creativity, marketability and design-based thinking. Each team had their own judging rooms where judges could join in and out of to review all the teams. The synchronous virtual setting allowed for students to receive feedback in real time.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The students and teachers were absolutely thrilled,\u0026rdquo; said Jasmine Patel, CEISMC Research Associate, \u0026ldquo;They loved that they were able to keep the interaction with the judges and to pitch them \u0026#39;Shark Tank\u0026#39;\u0026nbsp;style.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOn Wednesday, March 17th, the award ceremony followed the event and included keynote speaker, Marques Colston. Colston is a former NFL Super Bowl Champion, and he is now an Entrepreneur and Venture Capitalist. The keynote incorporated a pre-recorded inspirational message about Colston\u0026rsquo;s career experience and the hardships he had to overcome. Colton then followed up with a 20-minute live Q\u0026amp;A.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;[Students] asked amazing questions like: What made you want to become an entrepreneur? What other hardships did you face? Did you encounter racism throughout your career, and how did you overcome that?\u0026rdquo; said Patel.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFollowing the keynote, the award ceremony announced the advancement of 38 students to the National Invention Convention \u0026amp; Entrepreneurship Expo (NICEE) Competition that will be held virtually this summer.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFirst-place winners from this year\u0026#39;s K-12 InVenture Prize competition included team \u0026quot;Yumshies\u0026quot; from East Side Elementary School, team \u0026quot;R.E.C.Y.C.L.E.\u0026quot; from Mount Bethel Elementary School, team \u0026quot;Tech Blizzard\u0026quot; from Malcolm Bridge Middle School, and team \u0026ldquo;Organization of Students for Innovation\u0026rdquo; from Alan C. Pope High School.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The students this year had outstanding inventions!\u0026rdquo; said Patel. \u0026ldquo;The qualifying students have been notified that they are eligible to participate and will be working on perfecting their video, invention, and poster board.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECongratulations to the K-12 InVenture Prize winners who will be moving on to the National Competition:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFIRST PLACE K-2 DIVISION\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam: Yumshies\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: East Side Elementary School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Arya Menon\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Patricia Morrison\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESECOND PLACE K-2 DIVISION\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam: Write On\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: Kennesaw Elementary School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Aahana Butani, Penny McDonald, and Helen Morgan\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Dr. Valerie King\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETHIRD PLACE K-2 DIVISION\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam: Candy Dispenser Timer\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: Dunwoody Elementary school\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Atharva Jethlia\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Stacy Mandel\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFIRST PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DIVISION\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam: R.E.C.Y.C.L.E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: Mount Bethel Elementary School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Zoe Diaz, Dylan Merrill, and Mia Rhea\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Melissa Danner\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESECOND PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DIVISION\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam: Turtle-pellant\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: East Side Elementary School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Harper McGinnis\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Amy Murray\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETHIRD PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DIVISION\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam: Handicap Heroes\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: Sharp Creek Elementary School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Corey Dollar, AhKil Williams, and Kennedy Cross\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Anna Ellis\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFIRST PLACE MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam: Tech Blizzard\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: Malcolm Bridge Middle School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Sam Seward and Luke Eley\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Carolyn Freeman\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESECOND PLACE MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam: KeyWise\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: Malcolm Bridge Middle School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Jack Horn and Ethan Poole\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Carolyn Freeman\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETHIRD PLACE MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam: The Novid\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: Temple Middle School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Mac Pannell, Austin Speer, and Mason Shepherd\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Adam Scurr\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFIRST PLACE HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam: Organization of Students for Innovation\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: Alan C. Pope High School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Armon Mighani, Patrick Astorga, and Tate Smith\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Col Stephen Williams\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESECOND PLACE HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam: My Skin App\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: Denmark High School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Ameya Jadhav and Sameer Balhara\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Phil Kinneer\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETHIRD PLACE TIE HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam: LitPad\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: North Oconee High School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Michelle Li, Barnabas Li, and Tianjie Lu\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Jackson Huckaby\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETHIRD PLACE TIE HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam: A Mechanism to Decrease Rotational Falls in Equestrian Eventing\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: Harrison High School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Liesel Fazekas\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Paulette Allard\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIronCAD AWARD\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam: The Toilet Paper Grab Bar\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: Atlanta International School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Nicky Rea, Jordon Rolley, and AJ Bohanon\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Neill Ford\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMANUFACTURING AWARD\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam: LitPad\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: North Oconee High School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Michelle Li, Barnabas Li, and Tianjie Lu\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Jackson Huckaby\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHEALTH AND MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AWARD\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam: Organization of Students for Innovation\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: Alan C. Pope High School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Armon Mighani, Patrick Astorga, and Tate Smith\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Col Stephen Williams\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY AWARD\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam: Eco-Orbs\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: Walton High School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Cindy Chen and Piper Pearson\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Amanda Edwards\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECONSUMER GOODS AWARD\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam: Whole Otter Love\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: Kennesaw Elementary School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Sami Nichols, Aryan Pour, and Harper Dunkerly\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Dr. Valerie King\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETHIRD GRADE HONORABLE MENTION\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam: Kids Face Mask Vending Machine\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: Dunwoody Elementary School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Vikrant Ravi and Dhwanil Dalal\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Stacy Mendel\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBy: Shannon Malone \u0026ndash; CEISMC Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Students Compete to Identify Real-World Problems and Propose Unique Solutions "}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOn Thursday, March 11th, 2021, CEISMC hosted the Georgia Tech K-12 InVenture Prize State Finals online. 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The virtual bilingual event includes nationally recognized keynote speakers, educational information sessions for middle and high school students, their parents, and the general public. Hands-on STEM workshops are available for schools and community organizations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor the first seven years, the fair was at the Georgia Tech Student Center. Hundreds of families, K-12 students, STEM professionals, college recruiters, and community partners could engage with one another in a shared space. Shifting to an all-virtual event this year, GoSTEM has an opportunity to bring hands-on activities directly to classrooms. Keynote presentations and information sessions are all open to the public in and beyond Georgia.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOn Wednesday, March 17th, the keynote is speaker Dr. Jos\u0026eacute; Hern\u0026aacute;ndez. He will share his story of overcoming barriers to become one of the few Latinos to serve as an astronaut for the National Aeronautics and Space Association (\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/nasa.gov\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENASA\u003C\/a\u003E).\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;Dr. Jos\u0026eacute; Hern\u0026aacute;ndez has an incredibly inspiring personal story that will resonate with everyone who hears it, especially young Latino students. Sometimes it\u0026#39;s challenging to see everything you could achieve if you just dream big enough and far enough. His story speaks to the power of hope, dedication, hard work, family, and Latino values,\u0026quot; said Diley Hern\u0026aacute;ndez, CEISMC senior research scientist and GoSTEM director.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u0026quot;Navigating the College Admissions and Financial Aid Process\u0026quot; information session is hosted by the Georgia Tech Hispanic Recruitment Team (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/admission.gatech.edu\/hrt\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHRT\u003C\/a\u003E). It will address common questions about college. Topics such as how to apply, what information students and parents need, and the different types of financial aid available to students will be covered. Speakers will engage individuals of all ages to educate participants about the college experience\u0026#39;s various aspects.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOn the second day of the STEM fair, March 18th, the keynote speakers will be the Grammy and Latin Grammy award-winning artists Milk+Sizz. They will discuss their music careers, their experience with Latino artists, and their experience making Latino urban music.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;We are extremely excited to have Atlanta\u0026#39;s own Milk+Sizz talk about their incredible, creative, and prolific career. We look forward to learning about the connections between music, technology, and computing in their work,\u0026quot; said Hern\u0026aacute;ndez.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech Latino Organization of Graduate Students (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/logras.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ELOGRAS\u003C\/a\u003E) will moderate the \u0026quot;The College Experience\u0026quot; information session that includes a panel of current Latino college students sharing their experiences.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis year\u0026#39;s external fair partners include the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atlantasciencefestival.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAtlanta Science Festival\u003C\/a\u003E, the Latin American Association (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/thelaa.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ELAA\u003C\/a\u003E), and the Hispanic Organization Promoting Education (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.hopestrong.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHoPe\u003C\/a\u003E).\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;I hope students who participate in the event will be inspired and excited about their possibilities for the future,\u0026quot; said Amanda Smith, CEISMC educational outreach manager.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe hands-on STEM activity sessions offered during the day on March 17th and 18th are limited to middle and high school classrooms and community organizations. They require that arrangements be made in advance by the teacher or organization. Educators that are interested in having their classroom participate can contact Amanda Smith at \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:amanda.smith@ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Eamanda.smith@ceismc.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMore details and registration information are available about the GoSTEM 9th Annual Latino College and STEM Fair at \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW43705152 BCX2\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/gostem.gatech.edu\/lcsf\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/gostem.gatech.edu\/lcsf\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGoSTEM is a collaborative partnership at Georgia Tech between the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECEISMC\u003C\/a\u003E) and Institute Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/diversity.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EIDEI\u003C\/a\u003E). \u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBy Shannon Malone \u0026ndash; CEISMC Communications\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Georgia Tech Hosts the 9th Annual Latino College and STEM Fair"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gostem.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGoSTEM\u003C\/a\u003E program at the Georgia Institute of Technology is hosting the 9th Annual Latino College and STEM Fair on March 17th and 18th, 2021. 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Club and STEAM Workshops for students in grades 2nd - 12th.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;The purpose of the workshops is to engage K-12 students in hands-on and exciting STEM enrichment activities,\u0026quot; said CEISMC senior program director Sirocus Barnes. \u0026quot;These programs are designed for students to discover and learn more about science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOn Saturday, February 20th, CEISMC Student Programs will celebrate Black History Month through the \u0026quot;To the History Makers and Those They Inspire\u0026quot; workshops.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe workshops aim to honor the contributions of Black inventors, scientists, and engineers. By highlighting African-Americans\u0026#39; contributions, students can see themselves represented in the STEAM field.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKIDS Club offers 90-minute sessions for 4th and 5th-grade students. \u0026quot;Celebrating the Art in STEAM \u0026ndash; Multi-function Furniture Challenge\u0026quot; session will engage students in activities that explore the work of Sarah E. Goode. Goode was the first African American woman to receive a US patent for her folding cabinet bed invention. The second session, \u0026quot;Fun with Chemistry,\u0026quot; will utilize hands-on science experiments to develop science inquiry skills and investigate past and present prominent African American Chemists.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor middle and high school students, STEAM Workshops online offers three workshops to encourage students to explore careers in the STEAM fields. During the 3-hour long sessions, students participate in various activities that promote creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. The \u0026quot;Make a Moon, and Mars Rover Game Using Scratch\u0026quot; workshop uses\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca class=\u0022editor-rtfLink\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/scratch.mit.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EScratch\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;visual programming language to encourage students to collect data and carry out scientific studies. Students will learn about prominent NASA Astronaut Victor Glover and Dr. Ashitey Trebi-Ollennu, the chief engineer at the NASA jet Propulsion Library through coding and programming.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;By developing tangible skills in STEAM, KIDS. Club and STEAM Workshops prepare our participants for the future by helping them expand their 21st-century skills and learn about the future in the STEM workforce,\u0026quot; said CEISMC educational outreach manager Roxanne Francis.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe second STEAM workshop, \u0026quot;Fun with Botany Using Micro:Bit \u0026ndash; Self-watering Plant Project,\u0026quot; anticipates the arrival of Spring by allowing students to code their own self-watering plant. This workshop follows African American Scientists Marie Clark Taylor and George Washington Carver to teach participating students about Micro:Bit and Botany.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe final STEAM Workshop, \u0026quot;Ignite Your Creativity with Adobe Spark,\u0026quot; will encourage students to create their own Adobe Spark video perspectives on historically African American figures in STEM. 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Although White attended a high school focused heavily on the fine arts, her interest in robotics and healthcare drew her to STEM. She entered Tech as a biomedical engineering major, motivated by the healthcare inequality present in not only her neighborhood but in many Black and underrepresented minority communities.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;My focus on decreasing the wealth gap in healthcare and making it more accessible for everyone was something that motivated me to go to college,\u0026rdquo; says White. \u0026ldquo;I later realized that I could achieve my goals through electrical and computer engineering and also address the energy disparities in minority communities.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENavigating the First Year\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOnce at Tech, White found it difficult to identify all the scholarships and financial opportunities available to her as an underrepresented minority student. Coupled with Tech\u0026rsquo;s reputation as an academically rigorous university, White was concerned that she would not be able to perform as well as her peers since she did not come from a STEM-focused academic background.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Tech has a reputation for being a difficult school and that made me think that I wasn\u0026rsquo;t going to do as well as my peers,\u0026rdquo; says White. \u0026ldquo;When I came to Tech, I was worried about making good grades my first semester. I was also worried if I would have enough money to finish my first semester, or if I\u0026rsquo;d have to drop out.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThese worries motivated White to help others who shared her fears. This month, White will serve as a panelist in a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ece.gatech.edu\/firstgen\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ewebinar\u003C\/a\u003E for first-generation college students new to Tech so that she can address financial support issues and allay any fears about the college experience. This webinar will discuss what White learned during her own first-year experience, such as accessing financial aid specific to minority populations, finding a community at Tech, and connecting with professors and potential mentors, among other important topics.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe first-gen webinar contains overlap with White\u0026rsquo;s involvement in the school\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ece.gatech.edu\/news\/640079\/ece-establishes-diversity-and-inclusion-council\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDiversity and Inclusion Council\u003C\/a\u003E. White finds academic and financial opportunities that many do not know about, or have a low application rate, and shares the information to potential applicants, while also acting as a mentor and helper for those who want to apply for scholarships.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Working with the council is a reminder that people like me have a home at Tech, and that there are people looking out for me who want me to succeed,\u0026rdquo; says White. \u0026ldquo;It gives me a sense of security to know that I\u0026rsquo;m not alone.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDiversity and Inclusion in the Lab \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe principles of inclusion and diversity extend beyond White\u0026rsquo;s work with the Council and into her undergraduate research in the Opportunity Research Scholars program. \u0026nbsp;White works in a lab that focuses on power systems, such as the electrical grid, and creates control algorithms to improve their efficiency and resilience. Much of the lab\u0026rsquo;s work is centered around finding a way to reduce the risk of failure in these types of systems, as well as increasing their overall output.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Coming from a low-income minority community, I\u0026rsquo;ve experienced some of these problems personally, whether it be frequent power outages or outlets not working,\u0026rdquo; says White. \u0026ldquo;I know our work in the lab can improve these shortcomings in the system, and through my experiences, I can fill in pieces that they might be missing.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhite\u0026rsquo;s interest in energy disparity in underrepresented minority communities is what motivated her to switch from biomedical engineering to electrical and computer engineering, and she plans to use her degree to eventually address energy crises.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I want to assist in the global transition to renewable energy by constructing innovative solutions that integrate scalable sustainable resources into current power infrastructure, such as within well-established natural gas and electrical grid systems,\u0026rdquo; says White. \u0026ldquo;By optimizing distributed networks to ensure all energy generated is employed responsibly, I can secure the foundations for the oncoming net-zero emissions era that will inspire wider applications of electrical, wind, and solar power.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EParticipation with CEISMC\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhite also works with the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC)\u003C\/a\u003E on their \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/innovators-in-residence.ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EInnovators-in-Residence\u003C\/a\u003E program, which connects college students in the Atlanta area with K-12 students to teach them hands-on STEM-based projects. One project White participated in focused on discussing the COVID-19 pandemic with elementary school kids so they can have a better understanding of its ramifications like job loss, economic downturn, and health concerns. They also asked the students what they thought might be good measures for stopping disease spread when schools opened again.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This project wasn\u0026rsquo;t just \u0026lsquo;color by numbers\u0026rsquo; or multiplication tables \u0026ndash; it applied something that was going on to these students and discussed it, daring them to be the innovators or the scientists or the researchers,\u0026rdquo; says White.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhite sees active participation in campus programs and college life as a way to make her voice heard and her opinion count.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;These activities make me feel like I\u0026rsquo;m not just another number sweeping through Tech,\u0026rdquo; says White.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026ldquo;I can actually have a hand in Tech\u0026rsquo;s creation of more inclusive policies and programs aimed towards first-generation and minority students. These populations at Tech can feel more visible to administration and have their concerns heard.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBy Zoe Elledge\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":" Undergraduate Student Emerald White brings Fresh Perspectives to a Wide Range of Groups at Tech"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EEmerald White, an undergraduate in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is making her voice heard through active participation in many different on-campus organizations. Although White attended a high school focused heavily on the fine arts, her interest in robotics and healthcare drew her to STEM. 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Quickly following the shift to online learning, however, CEISMC made the swift decision to adjust to a new plan for the Summer 2020 Student Programs.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn response, the new \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/calendar\/2020-steam-whistle-workshops-0\u0022\u003ESTEAM Whistle Workshops\u003C\/a\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/horizons\u0022\u003E2020 Horizons Virtual Program\u003C\/a\u003E were fine-tuned to provide scholars with the chance to stay engaged online over the summer. Both programs provided online instruction for students in a format that reflected past programs that were familiar to them.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe STEAM Whistle Workshops were new weeklong programs implemented over the summer for middle and high school students. Past programs such as the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/staffnews\/ceismc-summer-peaks\u0022\u003ECEISMC Summer PEAKS Program\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/savannah\/sp\/fullsteamahead\u0022\u003ESavannah Summer Programs\u003C\/a\u003E inspired the new Workshops. In this program, instructors met with students, provided time for independent project work, and lead hands-on, interactive activities completed at home. A new training process was also introduced to give instructors the necessary tools to deliver quality education.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We knew that it was very important for us not just that we had student programs to tick off a box and say that we have them,\u0026rdquo; said Timothy Cone, GT Savannah CEISMC Program Director, \u0026ldquo;but to offer high quality student experiences still in a virtual environment.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA Canvas page was provided so all Workshop content was organized for the students. At the end of each day, a 60 to 90-minute breakout session allowed guest speakers to attend, set aside time for students to ask questions, and allowed students to engage with each other.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Some of our programs such as the Into the Storm Program brought in guest speakers,\u0026rdquo; Cone stated. \u0026ldquo;This offered unique opportunities for students to meet individuals that may not be in the Atlanta area or Savannah area.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe STEAM Whistle Workshops included many unique student workshops. Past workshops featured were Full STEAM Ahead, App and Games, Masters of Science, Artbotics, Data Science, GT GIRLS, Into the Storm, Maker Camp and Micro: Bit. The new workshops were adapted to fit the online format and included Human Powered Generator, Design Own Board Game, Kiragami Paper, Kitchen Chemist, Stop! Go! Animate, Coded Beats, and Moving Art.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGT GIRLS, a collaboration between CEISMC and CEISMC Savannah, featured guest speakers to present examples of women in engineering to the young girls.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDr. Ellen Mazumdar, Assistant Professor featured at the Diversity Symposium, was one of the guest speakers in this program. The girls that attended the workshops during the week expressed the importance of what they learned from workshop leaders such as Dr. Mazumdar.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This is important because a lot of young girls don\u0026rsquo;t understand that they can pursue engineering,\u0026rdquo; said one GT GIRLS student. \u0026ldquo;This camp has taught me so much about women empowerment.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAdditionally, the Horizons Virtual Program 2020 was modified to fit the new CEISMC Summer Programs. The Horizons program is designed to encourage students from under-served communities to realize their full potential, and the program is partnered with Centennial Academy, Drew Charter, and Hollis Innovation Academy. Scholars begin the program as rising 1\u003Csup\u003Est\u003C\/sup\u003E graders and stay with the program every summer until 9\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E grade.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis summer, the program was reduced to a three-week virtual program that operated daily from 9am \u0026ndash; 3pm with scheduled breaks. The Horizons Program included asynchronous and synchronous instruction through google classroom, provided over 120 supply kits, and devices were given out as needed. To keep scholars engaged, every day began with 30 minutes of social time.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We knew it would be important for them to have an opportunity to continue to build community, so we opened up every class by just 30 minutes of social time,\u0026rdquo; said Sirocus Barnes, Program Director at CEISMC.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESimilar to the Workshops, Horizons provided a two-week long pre-planning Teacher Professional Development (PD). Teachers were given instruction on how to use the virtual learning software, were provided with tech support, and were given guidance on how to speak to scholars about racial injustices and current events.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We received really great feedback from our teachers,\u0026rdquo; said Barnes. \u0026ldquo;A lot of our teachers talked about how the PD that we provided over the summer helped to better prepare them for their return back to school.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Horizons Program hosted 10 special events for the scholars that included guest speakers, advice from college admission counselors, and collaborative \u0026ldquo;field trips.\u0026rdquo; One collaborative event was the Virtual Dance Party which included a live DJ and was created in collaboration with Horizons Savannah.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to online instruction, Horizons provided over 470 meals over the summer. The meal service surpassed the three-week program and provided meals for seven weeks. Meals were distributed to families at Hollis once a week and included enough meals for the entire week.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOverall, the CEISMC Summer 2020 Student Programs aimed to provide students with quality education online over the summer. 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Dr. Lanman is a Lead Teacher for the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/savannah\/inventure-prize#:~:text=Program%20Overview,in%20an%20authentic%20design%20process.\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech K-12 InVenture Prize\u003C\/a\u003E and a STEM teacher at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.fcboe.org\/Domain\/17\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EJ.C. Booth Middle School\u003C\/a\u003E in Fayette County, Georgia.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe AEF Program has been running for 30 years and provides accomplished K-12 educators in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields with the chance to serve in the national education arena. Dr. Lanman will spend eleven months with fourteen other Fellows working in Federal agencies or in U.S. Congressional offices in Washington, D.C.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Dr. Lanman stood out to me immediately as she has consistently mentored impressive student inventors and has served as a lead teacher,\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;said Roxanne Moore, Director of K-12 InVenture Prize. \u0026ldquo;We are so proud to have her advocating for STEM and invention and entrepreneurship education at the federal level.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith her work as a legislative team member for Senator Jacky Rosen of Nevada, Dr. Lanman is focusing on STEM education and STEM workforce development.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I\u0026rsquo;ve long believed that STEM should be accessible to every student, not just the highest achievers,\u0026rdquo; said Dr. Lanman. \u0026ldquo;We need to build flexible pathways that allow our students to receive the education, training, and certifications needed to join the STEM workforce.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAll 2020-2021 Einstein Fellows come with diverse STEM teaching backgrounds from K-12 schools around the United States. The Fellows will provide the Federal agencies and U.S. Congressional offices with insight of real-world experiences within the classroom. Additionally, the Fellows will learn the role of the Federal Government in education, gain knowledge of resources available to students and educators, and gain a broader understanding of national education.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESponsors of the AEF Program currently include the \u003Cstrong\u003EDepartment of Energy\u003C\/strong\u003E (DOE), the \u003Cstrong\u003ELibrary of Congress\u003C\/strong\u003E (LOC), the \u003Cstrong\u003ENational Aeronautics and Space Administration\u003C\/strong\u003E (NASA), the \u003Cstrong\u003ENational Science Foundation \u003C\/strong\u003E(NSF), and the \u003Cstrong\u003ENaval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division\u003C\/strong\u003E (NSWC Carderock). 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Rivera, Research Scientists at the Center for Education Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Computing (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECEISMC\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E), received a formal nomination to join the team alongside her colleague, Julie Wernert from Indiana University Bloomington.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEstablished in 2017, The PEARC Conference provides participants in the research computing community with a chance to discuss challenges, opportunities, and unique solutions regarding education and computing industries. By building off of the success of the past, the PEARC conference aims to grow to be more inclusive to fit the interest of the developing community.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAttendees of the conference include students, researchers, scientists, systems professionals and more. In the past, PEARC17 hosted 581 attendees, PEAR18 hosted 639 attendees, and PEARC20 hosted 1,000 attendees online this July.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEach year, the conference focuses on broad themes. Past themes have included \u0026ldquo;Seamless Creativity\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;Sustainability, Success and Impact\u0026rdquo; which aim to meet the needs of the computing community. With her new position, Rivera hopes to incorporate her 10 years of research experience to meet the goals of the 2022 event. Rivera has noticed the need for research computing professionals and hopes to look toward equity and inclusion as a critical solution.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I am also very committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion which I and my co-chair, Julie Wernert, plan to make a central component of this conference,\u0026rdquo; said Rivera.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs General Co-Chair, Rivera will oversee all activity of the Conference Committee. Additional responsibilities include serving as a member of the PEARC Steering Committee, communicating between the Conference Committee and the Steering Committee, and ensuring that conference activities are correctly planned and implemented.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;On a personal level I look forward to gaining experience in planning an event of this size and scope,\u0026rdquo; said Rivera. \u0026ldquo;More broadly, I look forward to helping the community grow in meaningful ways to better address critical issues.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOverall, the conference will aim to approach current and future industry challenges through evidence-based solutions and will build on current discussions regarding diversity and inclusion.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pearc.acm.org\/pearc20\/pearc21\/\u0022\u003EPEARC21\u003C\/a\u003E is currently planning the 2021 event to bring the computing community back together. 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Along with being a Research Associate at CEISMC, Anal\u0026iacute;a is applauded for her accomplishments as a graduate of the Inclusive Leaders Academy, 2020, and for completing both levels of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/lgbtqia.gatech.edu\/level-advanced-allyship-course\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ELevel Up: An Advanced Allyship Course\u003C\/a\u003E, offered by the LGBTQIA Resource Center.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;I am humbled by this recognition and truly honored to be a part of a community committed to creating an inclusive environment for all,\u0026quot; said Rao.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERao is currently serving on the leadership team of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sdie.gatech.edu\/HOLA-ERG\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHOLA\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Employee Resource Group (ERG), and this is her second time being honored as a \u0026ldquo;Faces of Inclusive Excellence\u0026rdquo; recipient.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;At no time is it more important for us to take extra effort to learn about diversity and implement inclusive practices in the workplace and in our daily lives,\u0026rdquo; said Dr. Lizanne Stephano, Executive Director of CEISMC. \u0026ldquo;Well done, Analia!\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn past publications, additional CEISMC staff members have been recognized as \u0026ldquo;Faces of Inclusive Excellence\u0026rdquo; recipients. Dr. Meltem Alemdar, Associate Director for Educational Research \u0026amp; Evaluation, has also been an honoree in more than one publication.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDr. Alemdar is noted for leading and coauthoring numerous K-12- focused academic papers as well as appearing as a keynote speaker at the National Science Foundation\u0026rsquo;s Noyce Summit in July 2019.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlong with Dr. Alemdar, Sirocus Barnes, and Diley Hernandez were recognized in the 2017 publication for their work in diversity and inclusion. Sirocus Barnes, Program Director at CEISMC, is honored for leading the\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/horizons\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHorizons\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E program to encourage students from low-income families to realize their full potential. Diley Hernandez, Senior Research Scientist at Georgia Tech, was recognized for leading efforts in growing the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gostem.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGoSTEM\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E program and dedicating time to progress Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s commitment to Hispanic and Latino STEM education.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the following year, Dr. Stephano, and Shaheen Rana, former Research Associate at CEISMC, were recognized in the 2018 publication of \u0026ldquo;Faces of Inclusive Excellence.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDr. Stephano was specifically noted for her selection as an inaugural member of the National Science Foundation\u0026rsquo;s STEM Education Advisory Panel, and Rana was mentioned for her work in leading the evaluation of the GoSTEM program at CEISMC.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELastly, the 2019 publication of \u0026ldquo;Faces of Inclusive Excellence\u0026rdquo; featured four CEISMC staff members, Marion Usselman, Dr. Alemdar, Rana, and Rao. The honorees were recognized at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/diversity.gatech.edu\/diversitysymposium\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E11\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E Annual Diversity Symposium\u003C\/a\u003E. The event explored the progress with diversity at Georgia Tech and followed the theme, \u0026ldquo;Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Racial Diversity Journey: Recognizing Our Past, Exploring Our Future, and Charting Our Future.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMarion Usselman, Associate Director for Development and Educational Innovation, was a first-time recipient in 2019 and was recognized for her strides in STEM outreach. Usselman has worked with many CEISMC programs including the Culturally Authentic Practice to Advance Computation Thinking in Youth (CAPACiTY) program and the National Science Foundation (NSF) program. 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The paper provides examples of how frameworks are defined within the field and for organizations and associations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBy: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/aaas-arise.org\/2020\/11\/04\/program-evaluation-frameworks-why-do-they-matter\/#8727\u0022\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003EMeltem Alemdar, Ph.D.\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cem\u003E Associate Director, Principal Research Scientist, Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing\u003C\/em\u003E, Georgia Institute of Technology \u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/aaas-arise.org\/2020\/11\/04\/program-evaluation-frameworks-why-do-they-matter\/#8728\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChristopher Cappelli, MPH\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cem\u003E Senior Research Associate, Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing\u003C\/em\u003E, Georgia Institute of Technology \u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":"","uid":"28054","created_gmt":"2020-11-06 15:09:36","changed_gmt":"2020-11-11 13:33:31","author":"Steven Taylor","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","publication":"covid-29 symptoms","field_article_url":"","publication_url":"https:\/\/aaas-arise.org\/2020\/11\/04\/program-evaluation-frameworks-why-do-they-matter\/","dateline":{"date":"2020-11-06T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2020-11-06T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"641067":{"id":"641067","type":"image","title":"Advancing Research \u0026 Innovation in the STEM Education of Preservice Teachers in High-Need School Districts (ARISE) ","body":null,"created":"1604675685","gmt_created":"2020-11-06 15:14:45","changed":"1604675685","gmt_changed":"2020-11-06 15:14:45","alt":"Evaluation","file":{"fid":"243625","name":"Evaluation.1.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Evaluation.1.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Evaluation.1.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":99892,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Evaluation.1.jpg?itok=RjGtsidt"}}},"media_ids":["641067"],"groups":[{"id":"615552","name":"CEISMC - Savannah Campus"},{"id":"361651","name":"Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC)"},{"id":"615535","name":"GoSTEAM"},{"id":"598218","name":"K-12 Connection"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"134","name":"Student and Faculty"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"},{"id":"151","name":"Policy, Social Sciences, and Liberal Arts"}],"keywords":[{"id":"179083","name":"Chris Cappelli"},{"id":"166988","name":"Meltem Alemdar"},{"id":"411","name":"CEISMC"},{"id":"186221","name":"ARISE"},{"id":"363","name":"NSF"},{"id":"1331","name":"evaluation"},{"id":"365","name":"Research"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"640117":{"#nid":"640117","#data":{"type":"news","title":"In Conversation: ISyE Undergraduate Jathan Caldwell","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EJathan Caldwell is many things: third-year student in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE), talented photographer and musician, Tower Gold Award recipient, social media content creator for the humanitarian organization World Relief, two-time summer intern at McKinsey \u0026amp; Company, entrepreneur, and vice president for external affairs for Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (GT-SHPE).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt was in the context of that last detail that ISyE reached out to Caldwell, who enthusiastically agreed to share \u0026ndash; among other topics \u0026ndash; his thoughts on how his Ecuadorian family has shaped his personal values, what it\u0026rsquo;s like to be a Hispanic STEM student at the Institute, and the impact of GT-SHPE on his college experience. The interview has been lightly edited for clarity and length.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWe are in a time where conversations around the experiences of people of color are being rightfully foregrounded. What thoughts have you had about this cultural moment?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOur nation has not only grappled with a pandemic that is disproportionately affecting minority communities, but we also have been repeatedly shocked by instances of police brutality that are just a glimpse of what the Black community in the U.S. regularly faces. The dire need for social action is inescapable.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYet I look ahead, feeling both challenged and optimistic. More than ever before, people are awakening to these perpetual injustices \u0026ndash; although the reluctance to make substantive change and \u0026ldquo;what about-isms\u0026rdquo; unfortunately has been quick to follow. I personally wish to work toward making this moment a catalyst for a focused movement that is built for the long-term. Our generation has a momentous calling to funnel innovation and conscience into needed social change.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETell us about your background and family origin. How has being of Ecuadorian extraction impacted your life?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMy parents met in the small town of Suc\u0026uacute;a, Ecuador. My mother, a town resident, was a waitress, and my father was a Peace Corps volunteer from the U.S. Both struggled with jobs that paid less than minimum wage, and they moved to the U.S. with few financial resources and big dreams of being able to support their family. Raised traveling back and forth between the U.S. and Ecuador, I was deeply molded to value the integrity of community and the significance of culture; this truly informed the ambitions I have and the value I hold for serving others. I am thankful for a heritage that has inspired me to spark innovation for the underserved and to never lose sight of la familia\u0026rsquo;s profound importance.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat would you like the ISyE and larger Georgia Tech communities to know about being a Hispanic student at the Institute?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI am so grateful for the way our Institute not only values diversity and supports our Latinx\/Hispanic community but also amplifies our voices and unlocks opportunities for us to advance with confidence through the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hispanicoffice.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EOffice of Hispanic Initiatives\u003C\/a\u003E, the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/omed.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EOffice of Minority Education\u003C\/a\u003E, and other core initiatives at Tech. There are certainly barriers and stereotypes that have posed challenges throughout my college journey. At the same time, I still face biased perceptions around my very presence in STEM and have been kept out of internships, organizations, and professional opportunities simply for not having a more traditional background and \u0026ldquo;fit.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFortunately, ISyE and the broader Tech community have forged a culture that embraces differences and truly sets the tone for leading with diversity. Now in my third year, I look back at having been selected for the pilot Freshman Diversity Leaders Internship with McKinsey \u0026amp; Company as a testament to Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s leadership on this front, as it was one of the few schools in the U.S. to be part of this launch propelling top diverse students.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen did you get involved in the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, and how has the organization contributed to your college experience?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI got involved with GT-SHPE my very first semester at Georgia Tech, and it has honestly been a transformative experience. I find GT-SHPE to be an organization that is unique in the different experiences it offers students, both professionally and socially. I have had a chance to be involved with everything from our Mini World Cup, singing for the Taste of Latin America (an event showcasing Hispanic culture for all students), being a PEP mentor, and \u0026ndash; currently \u0026ndash; serving as external vice president. GT-SHPE is a place where I have truly felt at home, with people who resonate with my background and connect on shared interests and passions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs the second largest collegiate SHPE chapter in the U.S., we now have 340 members. Having raised about $40,000 just this semester to fund all programmatic activities, it has been immensely rewarding for me to lead our corporate relations and events, national convention, and professional experience program. This is a community I have been able to lean on and grow with, and in return, it is one I wish to propel further so each member can achieve their dreams.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETell us more about PEP.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPEP stands for our Professional Experience Program. At its core, PEP is an opportunity for motivated students \u0026ndash; PEPies \u0026ndash; to be individually paired with older students \u0026ndash; PEPos \u0026ndash; who serve as mentors. This program is extremely actionable and provides a phenomenal outlet for students (particularly first-years) to transition into Georgia Tech with a gust of wind in their sails. As part of the program, students participate in everything from workshops on resume writing and personal brand building to learning how to navigate all aspects of their Georgia Tech journey. PEPies are encouraged and equipped to believe in their exciting potential as Hispanic students at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor me, it\u0026rsquo;s full-circle to have been a PEPo last year and now to be leading the program of 50 or so students. These one-on-one interactions that take place through the program are some of the most meaningful to me.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAnything final thoughts?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI believe that an integral part of the narrative of future innovation is being written by the ideas that receive venture capital backing, yet with funding only going to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ratemyinvestor.com\/DiversityVCReport_Final.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E9% women, 1% Black, and 2% Latinx founders\u003C\/a\u003E, there is a glaring need to improve entrepreneurial diversity.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAt the start of this school year, I connected with local VCs, entrepreneurs, and Institute program directors to share my idea for a Georgia Tech-based, student-run VC that would specifically support underrepresented minority student founders. 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As part of its community outreach, the program has launched a new virtual seminar series titled, \u0026quot;\u003Ca class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW255324587 BCX2\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/gostem.gatech.edu\/programs-and-engagement-opportunities\/family-webinar\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EFamily Talks\/ Charlas en Familia\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026quot; The series provides information and resources to Latino families from community members and experts. It is an opportunity to share positive practices, advice, and tips on various educational topics. 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More information about these GoSTEM events is available \u003Ca class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW255324587 BCX2\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/gostem.gatech.edu\/programs-and-engagement-opportunities\/family-webinar\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;The \u0026#39;Charlas en Familia\u0026#39; provide a forum for the Latino community to address their unique challenges and find the resources needed to support one another and thrive. These Charlas are organized with the community needs in mind and delivered in a culturally and linguistically appropriate way. That is what makes this program so meaningful and empowering,\u0026quot; said Anal\u0026iacute;a Rao, a CEISMC research associate at Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo bring STEM out of the virtual space and into Latino families\u0026#39; homes, GoSTEM is also working with other Atlanta organizations to bring educational STEM activities into food drives. On Saturday, July 25, 2020, the program collaborated with the Latin American Association (LAA), Telemundo Atlanta, Plaza Fiesta, and the Atlanta Community Food Bank at the 6ta Entrega de Comida or 6th Food Drive held at Plaza Fiesta near Brookhaven and Chamblee. As part of the event, GoSTEM donated 1,000 bilingual Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) educational activity kits to families. Georgia Institute of Technology students and long-term GoSTEM mentors, Ana Garcia and Ben Franco, volunteered by distributing the kits they assisted in compiling. \u0026quot;Putting the kits together took time, yet Ben and I knew that the outcome would be fantastic,\u0026quot; said Garcia. According to the LAA, the event served 1,300 Latino families impacted by COVID-19. The effort distributed over 50,000 pounds of food and needed school and educational supplies.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGoSTEM has also been extending its programming within Georgia Tech. \u0026quot;One of GoSTEM\u0026#39;s most important missions is to inspire Latino\/Hispanic students at all levels of their academic careers to become the next generation of STEM scientists and experts,\u0026quot; said Diley Hernandez, GoSTEM program director and senior research scientist at CEISMC. As part of this goal, GoSTEM is collaborating with the \u003Ca class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW255324587 BCX2\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/ce.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESchool of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)\u003C\/a\u003E and the \u003Ca class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW255324587 BCX2\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/logras.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ELatino Organization of Graduate Students (LOGRAS)\u003C\/a\u003E to launch a new seminar series.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe series titled \u0026quot;\u003Ca class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW255324587 BCX2\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/gostem.gatech.edu\/career-path-series\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ELatinos\/Hispanics in STEM: A Career Path Series\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026quot; will take place every first and third Tuesday of the month from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. starting in the fall. Distinguished speakers include Institute Provost, Rafael Bras on September 1, 2020, and Georgia Tech\u0026#39;s President, \u0026Aacute;ngel Cabrera, on November 3, 2020.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;This series provides a platform for successful Latino\/Hispanic heritage professionals to share their experience in various fields, including academia, private industry, and government,\u0026quot; said Jorge Macedo, assistant professor at Georgia Tech CEE.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"GoSTEM at Georgia Tech Provides Latino Families with Community Service and Engaging Online Programming"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGoSTEM at Georgia Tech provides Latino families with community service and engaging online programming\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"GoSTEM at Georgia Tech provides Latino families with community service and engaging online programming"}],"uid":"28054","created_gmt":"2020-09-14 18:34:00","changed_gmt":"2020-09-14 23:53:40","author":"Steven Taylor","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2020-09-14T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2020-09-14T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"639098":{"id":"639098","type":"image","title":"Ana Garcia and Ben Franco Volunteer at 6ta Entrega de Comida","body":null,"created":"1600127577","gmt_created":"2020-09-14 23:52:57","changed":"1600127577","gmt_changed":"2020-09-14 23:52:57","alt":"Ana Garcia and Ben Franco Volunteer at 6ta Entrega de Comida","file":{"fid":"242991","name":"LAA food drive July 25, 20.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/LAA%20food%20drive%20July%2025%2C%2020.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/LAA%20food%20drive%20July%2025%2C%2020.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":603460,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/LAA%20food%20drive%20July%2025%2C%2020.jpg?itok=YOWWL8kS"}}},"media_ids":["639098"],"related_links":[{"url":"http:\/\/gostem.gatech.edu","title":"GoSTEM"}],"groups":[{"id":"361651","name":"Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC)"},{"id":"257071","name":"GoStem English"},{"id":"257081","name":"GoStem Spanish"},{"id":"598218","name":"K-12 Connection"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"72031","name":"GoSTEM"},{"id":"185844","name":"Latino. 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They discovered early-on that their individual strengths naturally complement each other, and over time they\u0026rsquo;ve developed a seamless workflow.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith strengths in Input and Analysis, Cappelli loves discovering new information and often goes \u0026ldquo;down the rabbit hole\u0026rdquo; with research. As an Achiever and an Arranger, Alemdar enjoys synthesizing data and getting things done. With their combined strengths they are detail-oriented while also focused on the big picture, and together they catch things the other has missed. Alemdar explains, \u0026ldquo;With different strengths, people don\u0026rsquo;t have to be the same, and they don\u0026rsquo;t have to do everything.\u0026rdquo; For this reason, they are enthusiastic about the benefits of CliftonStrengths for team dynamics. As Cappelli puts it, \u0026ldquo;the StrengthsFinder helps avoid and mitigate conflict, because you better understand others, which creates a better team environment.\u0026rdquo; By appreciating each other\u0026rsquo;s strengths, team members collaborate instead of competing.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlemdar and Cappelli are passionate about the benefits of diverse interdisciplinary research teams. \u0026ldquo;Diverse teams lead to different perspectives,\u0026rdquo; Cappelli remarks. \u0026ldquo;Interdisciplinary research moves the field forward and gets beyond narrow perspectives \u0026ndash; creating new knowledge that\u0026rsquo;s not siloed.\u0026rdquo; Race and gender diversity as well as disciplinary diversity, Alemdar adds, are key to driving innovation in collaborative research: \u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s a modern way of problem-solving.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor such teams to be effective, thoughtful cross-disciplinary communication is essential \u0026ndash; translating unfamiliar terms, asking questions, and actively listening. Cappelli draws upon his Individualization Strength to understand other people\u0026rsquo;s points of view, and Alemdar draws upon her Communication Strength to synthesize data for researchers across the social sciences and hard sciences. Cappelli\u0026rsquo;s experiences collaborating with assessment teams in graduate school showed him that \u0026ldquo;communicating about projects is vital to success on cross-disciplinary teams\u0026rdquo; because there are so many \u0026ldquo;different perspectives with different lingo.\u0026rdquo; For example, he elaborates, \u0026ldquo;the term \u0026lsquo;assessment\u0026rsquo; means something different across fields. In Education, it means testing, whereas, in another field, it might mean evaluating.\u0026rdquo; To avoid communication pitfalls with key concepts lost in translation, he says, \u0026ldquo;you need to learn how to talk to someone and ask the right questions.\u0026rdquo; Alemdar agrees: \u0026ldquo;Listening leads to better outcomes.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to their research partnership, Alemdar and Cappelli work in multiple teams on a daily basis. As the Associate Director and Principal Research Scientist at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Institue of Technology\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC)\u003C\/a\u003E, Alemdar supervises collaborative teams doing data analysis. As a Research Associate at CEISMC as well as a doctoral student in Educational Policy Studies, Cappelli does almost all of his assessment work with teams of cross-disciplinary evaluators. And in their roles doing assessment work (Alemdar as co-PI and Cappelli as a team member) for the NSF-IGE grant-funded project \u0026ldquo;Integrating Team Science into the STEM Graduate Training Experience,\u0026rdquo; they collaborate with a cross-disciplinary team of researchers to innovate team science training for graduate students.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith their cutting-edge research in curricular assessment, Alemdar and Cappelli not only bring valuable leadership to the Effective Team Dynamics Initiative but also model harmonious teamwork dynamic in action.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs Alemdar puts it, \u0026ldquo;Collaboration is a 21st-century skill \u0026ndash; you have to collaborate!\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECappelli agrees: \u0026ldquo;Practice what you preach \u0026ndash; we\u0026rsquo;re directly using the skills we\u0026rsquo;re teaching.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EWritten By\u003C\/strong\u003E: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/etd.gatech.edu\/index.html\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EEffective Team Dynamics (ETD\u003C\/a\u003E)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOriginal blog post 1 of 2: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/etd.gatech.edu\/meltem-alemdar-christopher-cappelli-1.html\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/etd.gatech.edu\/meltem-alemdar-christopher-cappelli-1.html\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis is the first article in a two-part series featuring Meltem Alemdar and Christopher Cappelli. The next post will cover their assessment work on the NSF-IGE grant-funded project \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/awardsearch\/showAward?AWD_ID=1735017\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EIntegrating Team Science into the STEM Graduate Training Experience\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Effective Team Dynamics (ETD) initiative at Georgia Tech was developed with the intention of reshaping team experiences in a positive way through research-driven methods and reflective evaluations of thought and behavior patterns.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":" Cutting-edge Research in Curricular Assessment Helped Develop a Seamless Workflow to Form a Model of Harmonious Teamwork in Action"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EDr. Meltem Alemdar and Mr. Christopher Cappelli of the Georgia Institute of Technology Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing\u0026#39;s Research and Evaluation Group are no strangers to collaboration. 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The grant collaboration began on July 1, 2020, and will continue through June 30, 2024.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cstrong\u003ECollaborative Research Broadening Participation of LatinX Students in Computer Science by Integrating Culturally Relevant Computational Music Practices\u003C\/strong\u003E, called \u0026quot;REMEZCLA\u0026quot; by project members, will directly address the lack of representation of LatinX and Spanish-speaking students in computer science. This NSF-funded project will expand middle and high school students\u0026#39; STEM engagement and opportunities within both the continental United States and Puerto Rico. The creative approach will teach code and music composition by designing, implementing, and assessing a new informal learning curriculum.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/about\/staffdirectory\/dr-diley-dyla-hernandez\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDiley Hernandez\u003C\/a\u003E from Georgia Tech and Rafael Arce-Nazario from the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras will serve as the project\u0026#39;s principal investigators. They will work alongside Georgia Tech co-principal investigators \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/about\/staffdirectory\/doug-edwards\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDouglas Edwards\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/music.gatech.edu\/jason-freeman\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EJason Freeman\u003C\/a\u003E, and co-principal investigator Joseph E. Carroll Miranda from the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras. \u0026quot;For years, Georgia Tech has made significant efforts to improve access and STEM preparation for Georgia Latinx students through the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gostem.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGoSTEM\u003C\/a\u003E program,\u0026rdquo; said Hernandez, a senior research scientist with the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing\u003C\/a\u003E (CEISMC). \u0026ldquo;With REMEZCLA, we can capitalize on these years of experience and design a product for Latinx students that can expand across the United States and beyond. We will be creating a curriculum designed with them in mind that embraces the messy and unique complexity of our cultures. Students will be able to bring those assets and celebrate who they are in the process of musical creation through coding.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis inclusive computer science curriculum will encourage students to establish connections to their own cultures, communities, and lived experiences. The lessons use culturally relevant pedagogical practices that allow students meaningful engagement while acquiring computational thinking skills. \u0026ldquo;The word remezcla, the Spanish term for \u0026ldquo;remix\u0026rdquo;, refers to the combination and mixing of cultural forms and artifacts like music into something different, new and unique. This is a process that lies at the core of Latin culture both musically and culturally. So, musical remixing is not merely an inter-disciplinary art form that allows people to be creative, but also a culturally authentic way to engage students in learning\u0026rdquo; shared Hernandez.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Diversity and inclusion thrive through REMEZCLA by allowing LatinX students to engage in STEM by using culturally relevant musical expressions that introduce young minds to computer science curriculum and careers,\u0026rdquo; said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/diversity.gatech.edu\/support-staff\/archie-w-ervin-phd\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EArchie Ervin,\u003C\/a\u003E vice president of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/diversity.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EInstitute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026ldquo;This is reflective of the wonderfully innovative and collaborative spirit that characterizes Georgia Tech.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;Researchers will use a mixed-method design for data collection that includes surveys, interviews, focus groups, and computational products created by students,\u0026quot; said Edwards, a CEISMC senior research associate. \u0026quot;Components implemented in the program in both Atlanta and Puerto Rico will study the impact on students\u0026#39; computational skills, content knowledge, and other psycho-social factors like computer science identity. The results will inform the future of culturally relevant computer science education programs for LatinX and Spanish speaking youth.\u0026quot;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAnother significant aspect of this project will be the adaptation of the Georgia Tech-developed music platform, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/earsketch.gatech.edu\/landing\/#\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EEarSketch\u003C\/a\u003E, making it culturally and linguistically accessible to Latinx students.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe redesign of the EarSketch music platform will include the ability to switch between Spanish and English easily. The platform will incorporate new beats and sounds representative of traditional and contemporary Latin musical genres. This way, students will learn how to code and reprogram music using a culturally inclusive technology and create musical compositions connected to stories of their community and heritage.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFreeman, chair of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/music.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech School of Music\u003C\/a\u003E and co-creator of EarSketch, said his team would collaborate with diverse cultural groups to ensure the curricular content is valid and culturally equivalent across Latinx students and sites. \u0026quot;The informal learning program will be implemented as a semester-long afterschool program in six schools per year, in Atlanta and Puerto Rico, and twice during the summer as a one-week summer camp,\u0026quot; said Freeman.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;The vast majority of Puerto Rico\u0026#39;s public schools do not have computer science classes. This project fits perfectly into our University\u0026#39;s ongoing efforts to insert computational thinking into K-12, especially since it highlights its creative aspect.\u0026rdquo; said Arce-Nazario, \u0026ldquo;I am excited that musical expression will be the vehicle for middle and high-school students to learn the fun and useful skills of computational thinking.\u0026quot;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;It is exciting to examine the impact of culturally authentic tools and practice to increase Latinx students\u0026#39; interest and achievement in coding through music,\u0026quot; said CEISMC executive director, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/about\/staffdirectory\/dr-lizanne-destefano\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ELizanne DeStefano\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026quot;We cannot wait to see what the students produce!\u0026quot;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E###\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENational Science Foundation (NSF) Award # \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/awardsearch\/showAward?AWD_ID=2005791\u0026amp;HistoricalAwards=false\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E2005791\u003C\/a\u003E - \u0026ldquo;Collaborative Research Broadening Participation of Latinx Students in Computer Science by Integrating Culturally Relevant Computational Music Practices\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Georgia Tech and the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras receive $2.9 Million Grant to Design Informal Learning Computer Science Curriculum and Broaden Access to STEM Education\u00a0"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech and the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras receive $2.9 million NSF grant to design informal learning computer science curriculum and broaden access to STEM education. The \u0026quot;Collaborative Research Broadening Participation of LatinX Students in Computer Science by Integrating Culturally Relevant Computational Music Practices\u0026quot;\u0026nbsp;will directly address the lack of representation of Latinx and Spanish-speaking students in computer science. This NSF-funded project will expand middle and high school students\u0026#39; STEM engagement and opportunities within both the continental United States and Puerto Rico. 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Carroll Miranda"},{"id":"185693","name":"University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras"},{"id":"1346","name":"Jason Freeman"},{"id":"185694","name":"Douglas Edwards"},{"id":"411","name":"CEISMC"},{"id":"72031","name":"GoSTEM"},{"id":"178531","name":"Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing"},{"id":"173492","name":"Diley Hernandez"},{"id":"181989","name":"Diley [Dyla] Hernandez"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDiley (Dyla) Hernandez, Ph.D.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nSenior Research Scientist\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCenter for Education Integrating\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nScience, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nGeorgia Institute of Technology\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nAtlanta, GA \u0026nbsp;30332-0282\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nphone: \u0026nbsp;404-385-2424\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["diley.hernandez@ceismc.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"638189":{"#nid":"638189","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Teacher Summer Internship Program Works to Build a Future in STEM Careers for Students in Middle Georgia","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmericus, Georgia, August 21, 2020\u003C\/strong\u003E - Under the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca class=\u0022_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Institute of Technology\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca class=\u0022_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/gift\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Intern Fellowships for Teachers (GIFT)\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;program, Macon County High School educator, Twinkle Mark, participated in an internship at\u0026nbsp;South Georgia Technical College. Industrial Systems Technology Instructor, Patrick Owen at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca class=\u0022_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/www.southgatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESouth Georgia Technical College\u003C\/a\u003E, served as her mentor. The college is located approximately 130 miles south of Atlanta in the town of Americus, Georgia.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe GIFT program, coordinated by the Georgia Tech \u003Ca class=\u0022_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(CEISMC), provides STEM immersion internships for K-12 teachers designed to help educators gain skills to expand students\u0026#39; minds and encourage them to pursue post-secondary careers in the STEM fields.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;With it expanded emphasis on rural communities, Georgia Tech, through GIFT continues to provide unique professional development opportunities for teachers,\u0026quot; said Lizanne DeStefano, CEISMC executive director.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring the four-week program, Mark was able to complete her virtual remote learning experience in technical and education opportunities using fluid power mechanics and their functions in industrial settings. She learned how to analyze and troubleshoot hydraulic pumps, actuators, flow control and check valves, and pressure control valves. She expressed her appreciation to South Georgia Technical College and Owen for mentoring her.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShe will now take the knowledge and experience that she learned and share it with her Macon County High School physics, chemistry, and physical science classes. She will incorporate hands-on activities utilizing hydraulics, hydraulics in Circuits, and the effect of pressure on hydraulics systems. \u0026quot;The students will be able to see these types of educational concepts in practice,\u0026quot; said Mark. \u0026quot;By sharing with students how and why this information is important and how theory works in the real world, I believe it will help them learn and retain knowledge.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMark completed an online course embedded with virtual instructions by working for at least eight hours a day, which included developing a lesson plan utilizing her newly acquired knowledge. She met with Owen in his Industrial Systems classroom and laboratory. Mark also participated in GIFT internships at South Georgia Technical College twice before. She worked with a retired Industrial Systems Technology instructor, Phil Deese, where she learned about the parts, functions, and developing programs for robots. She also helped implement STEM programs with middle school students.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring her second summer internship, she participated in virtual labs. She learned how to incorporate safety protocols, worked with AC\/DC electrical systems using electrical measurements made with galvanometers. She also explored Ohm\u0026#39;s Law, measured voltage, current, and resistance in series and parallel circuits did circuit analysis and learned about inductance, and capacitance.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHaving participated in those prior summer internships, Mark was eligible to compete for GIFT awards honoring teachers who had developed and implemented outstanding lesson plans based on their internship experiences. Mark was awarded the 2020 third-place Paul A. Duke GIFT Action Plan Award for the lesson she developed as a required assignment of the fellowship.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMark believes her participation in GIFT has helped increase the number of Macon County students enrolling at South Georgia Technical College and other colleges and universities. She sees improvements in critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which improve her students\u0026#39; SAT, ACT, science scores on end of course milestones. Her schools\u0026#39; college and career ready performance index also increased.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;The fields of science and engineering are mutually supportive, and scientists and engineers often work together in teams, especially in fields at the borders of science and engineering,\u0026quot; said Mark. \u0026quot;Together, advances in science, engineering, and technology can have \u0026ndash; and indeed have had \u0026ndash; profound effects on human society in such areas as agriculture, transportation, health care, and communication and on the natural environment.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;Mrs. Mark is the type of teacher who goes above and beyond to enhance her own knowledge so that she can further inspire her students. It is an honor to support her. We welcome being able to collaborate with South Georgia Technical College to provide these opportunities.\u0026quot; said Bonnie Harris, GIFT program director.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMore information about the Georgia Tech Georgia Intern Fellowships for Teachers (GIFT) Program can be found at \u003Ca class=\u0022_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/gift\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/gift\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or contact The GIFT program director, Bonnie Harris (\u003Ca class=\u0022_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\u0022 href=\u0022http:\/\/bonnie.harris@ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ebonnie.harris@ceismc.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Macon County High School Educator Gains Real-World Experience to Bring Back to Her Classroom and Receives 2020 Paul A. Duke GIFT Action Plan Award from Georgia Tech"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EUnder the\u0026nbsp;Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Intern Fellowships for Teachers (GIFT)\u0026nbsp;program, Macon County High School educator, Twinkle Mark, participated in an internship in Industrial Systems at\u0026nbsp;South Georgia Technical College. She gained skills and experiences to inspire her students to pursue post-secondary careers in the STEM fields. Mark also received the third-place 2020 Paul A. Duke GIFT Action Plan Award from Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Macon County High School educator gains real-world experience to bring back to her classroom and received the 2020 Paul A. 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The event allowed students to engage in hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) activities on-campus at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents from Atlanta, Gwinnett, and Clayton County Public Schools arrived on the Georgia Tech campus in the early afternoon and were greeted by Mir Jeffres, a student from the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gtcmt.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Music Technology Program\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter, the students attended five unique breakout workshops to engage in STEAM activities and learn first-hand from Georgia Tech faculty and community professionals. The first workshop, Making Video from Music, was led by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cycling74.com\/\u0022\u003ECycling \u0026rsquo;74\u003C\/a\u003E members \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/steinhardt.nyu.edu\/people\/adam-rokhsar\u0022\u003EProf. Adam Rokshar\u003C\/a\u003E and Ashley Bellouin. The workshop taught students how to make eye-catching visuals that automatically reacted to their music using the provided materials and interactive media software, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cycling74.com\/products\/max\/\u0022\u003EMax\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWorkshops two through five were presented by GoSTEAM teachers and GoSTEAM Innovators in Residence. The workshops included \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/earsketch.gatech.edu\/landing\/#\/\u0022\u003EEarSketch\u003C\/a\u003E on Coding and Composing, Electronic Musical Instrument Design using Micro-Bits, Prototyping Puppets and Storytelling, and Touch Boards and Audio Engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELater, Prof. Adam Roksar spoke to the workshop attendees about his background in Music Technology. Prof. Rokshar is currently a Music Technology faculty member from \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nyu.edu\/\u0022\u003ENew York University\u003C\/a\u003E (NYU). In the past, he has worked with companies such as Converse, Microsoft, Ableton, and Splice where he has utilized his skills as a musician, animator, and programmer.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGoSTEAM partnered with \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/music.gatech.edu\/jason-freeman\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EProf. Jason Freeman\u003C\/a\u003E from the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/music.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech School of Music\u003C\/a\u003E which allowed students to attend the Art, Music, and Technology fair following the keynote presentation. The fair gave students the opportunity to experience groundbreaking art and technology projects and discuss interactive projects with creators.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo conclude the event, the participating students had the opportunity to attend the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guthman.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMargaret Guthman New Musical Instrument Competition\u003C\/a\u003E, where music technology innovators from around the world showcased their original musical instruments. GoSTEAM Program Directors, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/about\/staffdirectory\/sabrina-grossman\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESabrina Grossman\u003C\/a\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/about\/staffdirectory\/analia-e-rao\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAnal\u0026iacute;a Rao\u003C\/a\u003E were invited on stage to discuss the GoSTEAM Program and the STEAM Innovation Workshop that took place earlier in the day in the context of Guthman.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFinalists were paired with a skilled Atlanta musician to present their instruments in a one-of-kind Concert performance for an audience of all ages. One of those musicians was GoSTEAM Teacher, Mr. Shannon Ladson, from \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/127.clayton.k12.ga.us\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EKemp Elementary School\u003C\/a\u003E who performed on stage with one of the finalists of the competition.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESummer Teacher Workshops\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGoSTEAM K-12 teachers come from both the technical and art domains, and they actively collaborate to create innovative STEAM programs and activities for their students. During a normal summer, GoSTEAM teachers come to the Georgia Tech campus to share what they have done in their classrooms, to learn new skills, to brainstorm new STEAM innovations, and to plan for the upcoming year. Due to Covid-19, the 2020 professional development was shifted online to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.bluejeans.com\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBlueJeans\u003C\/a\u003E. 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Varnedoe was 1 out of 10 Grand Prize winners and was the sole winner from the state of Georgia.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Teacher Innovator Awards is hosted by\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca class=\u0022_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/www.thehenryford.org\/explore\/innovation-nation\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHenry Ford\u0026#39;s Innovation Nation\u003C\/a\u003E. It is a show on\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca class=\u0022_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cbs.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECBS\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;that celebrates inventors by showcasing the stories and passion behind the world\u0026#39;s greatest inventions. The competition selects 10 grand prize winners and 10 first-place winners from across the United States. The award winners include teachers who exhibit characteristics of an innovator and challenge students to take risks.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EVarnedoe and other Grand Prize winners received a $1500 gift card for classroom supplies and other educational materials and services.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs an educator, Varnedoe has made it a goal to provide an environment that encourages students to think critically, establish confidence, and develop skills as independent learners. She provides a framework and curriculum that allows students to understand real-world problems and respond with unique solutions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to being an educator, Varnedoe was one of the teachers who piloted the K12 InVenture Prize with the elementary age group. She has served as a Lead Teacher for the program. This year, Varnedoe led 3rd place winners \u0026quot;Lightning Shock Sticker Sensor\u0026quot; from the elementary division. In 2018, Varnedoe coached a team that placed first at the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca class=\u0022_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/www.stemie.org\/nicee\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENational Invention Convention \u0026amp; Entrepreneurship Expo\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E(NICEE).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;The\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca class=\u0022_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/inventurechallenge.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EK12 InVenture Prize\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026#39;s mission is to create the next generation of engineers and entrepreneurs by making invention education accessible to all students and teachers in Georgia,\u0026quot; said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca class=\u0022_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/faculty\/moore\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERoxanne Moore\u003C\/a\u003E, Director of the K12 InVenture Prize. \u0026quot;Julia has been a leader in making that dream a reality by sharing so much time, energy, and talent with our program.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo further illustrate the success of the Georgia Tech K12InVenture Prize facilitated by the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeoriga Tech Center for Education Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Computing\u003C\/a\u003E, two of the competition\u0026#39;s winning student teams advanced to the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca class=\u0022_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/inventionconvention.org\/blog\/2020\/07\/02\/invention-convention-u-s-nationals-2020-winners\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E2020 Invention Convention U.S. Nationals\u003C\/a\u003E. 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She spearheaded curriculum development efforts, and has mentored student inventors all the way to the Invention Convention U.S. Nationals,\u0026quot; said Moore.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBefore becoming an educator, Varnedoe received a B.S. in Communication from \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.fsu.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EFlorida State University\u003C\/a\u003E and an MBA from \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.stetson.edu\/home\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EStetson University\u003C\/a\u003E. She began her career as a marketing professional. 20 years later, she became a teacher after obtaining certificates in Early Elementary Education, Special Education, Business Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Art Education. 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This year\u0026#39;s registration had already begun when the recent shelter in place orders resulted in the need for students to stay at home. Through its new \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/camps.ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESTEAM Whistle Workshops\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E, CEISMC was able to respond to this challenge by quickly moving to a virtual online platform.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I am so impressed with the efforts of CEISMC staff who quickly responded to transform our innovative Summer PEAKS on-campus programming into wonderful, engaging on-line programming. While we are eager to bring students back on campus as soon as we safely can, STEAM Whistle Workshops provides a great alternative for students across the state of Georgia,\u0026rdquo; said Lizanne DeStefano, Executive Director, CEISMC at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;For some of the youth, our programs are their first experience with computer science or integrating Art in STEM,\u0026quot; said Sirocus Barnes, Director of Student Programs at CEISMC. \u0026quot;It was important for us to continue to provide these high quality and engaging programs,\u0026quot; said Barnes. \u0026quot;With the virtual programming this summer, we can now have connections with youth across our entire state and beyond from home.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo adjust to the online format, CEISMC has shifted to a blended learning environment where students can attend virtual lectures as well as build, design, and program projects. The new format allows students to gain meaningful experience through virtual experiments in small groups with custom guidance.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;As students across Georgia are already spending a great deal of time in a virtual learning environment, we wanted to place emphasis on ensuring the programs could still have that fun camp environment while offering enrichment-based learning experiences,\u0026quot; said Tim Cone, Program Director for CEISMC at the Georgia Tech Savannah campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe programs offered this summer provide a variety of options for middle school students interested in STEAM learning. These programs include Mobile App and Game development, Moving Art, Full STEAM Ahead, Coded Beats, and GT GIRLS. 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She is also an associate dean in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECollege of Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E and a professor in the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/psychology.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ESchool of Psychology\u003C\/a\u003E at\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Institute of Technology\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDeStefano\u0026rsquo;s research interests include the evaluation and sustainability of innovative science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education programs and initiatives; including those serving special populations, such as students with disabilities or those at-risk for academic failure. She contributes to efforts that improve the quality of teaching and the student experience, such as the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.provost.gatech.edu\/commission-creating-next-education\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Commission on Creating the Next in Education\u003C\/a\u003E. DeStefano is a former special education teacher and a clinical and school psychologist.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I am honored to serve on the inaugural panel and look forward to sharing Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s STEM education innovation and learning from other across the country,\u0026rdquo; DeStefano said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESTEM Education Advisory Panel\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENSF\u0026rsquo;s STEM Education Advisory Panel was created to encourage U.S. scientific and technological innovations in education. Under the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/114th-congress\/senate-bill\/3084\/text\/enr\u0022\u003EAmerican Innovation and Competitiveness Act\u003C\/a\u003E, Congress authorized the creation of the panel to advise a group of federal organizations called the Committee on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education (CoSTEM).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn particular, Congress authorized the panel to help identify opportunities to update the 2013-2018 Federal STEM Education 5-Year Strategic Plan, which CoSTEM developed to improve the efficiency, coordination, and impact of federally supported STEM education investments.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, the panel will assess CoSTEM\u0026rsquo;s progress in carrying out responsibilities mandated by the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/114th-congress\/house-bill\/1806\u0022\u003EAmerica COMPETES Reauthorization Act\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This new panel has an opportunity to bring fresh eyes and novel approaches to CoSTEM\u0026rsquo;s next five-year strategic plan, which will help enhance the nation\u0026rsquo;s entire STEM ecosystem,\u0026rdquo; said NSF Director France C\u0026oacute;rdova, who co-chairs CoSTEM. \u0026ldquo;NSF continues to generate benefits for society through STEM research. 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Using 3D printing and wood-based PLA filament, the UniPill aims to curb addiction in a sustainable, innovative, and effective way.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETHIRD PLACE HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EBathletes\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: Effingham College \u0026amp; Career Academy\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Megan Zeldenrust, Gavin Gelderman, Chase Weitman\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Cecilia Zeigler\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDescription: The team, Bathletes, created a bath bomb that eliminates the need for ice baths for athletes.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFIRST PLACE MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EFlutterbees\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: St. Andrew\u0026#39;s Middle School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Andrew Nase\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDescription: Team Flutterbees designed a unique stress-relieving pencil topper that releases stress-relieving scents.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESECOND PLACE MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam:\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Forget Me Not\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: St. Andrew\u0026#39;s Middle School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Liam Luther, Holden Hazel, Jacob Chu\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Maria Dixon\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDescription: Forget Me Not is a cushion with a pressure sensor that lays on top of a child\u0026#39;s car seat. When activated, it measures the air temperature inside the car. It alerts the guardian when it reaches a dangerous temperature, and if it continues to increase in temperature, emergency services are then notified.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETHIRD PLACE MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION (3-Way Tie)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EWave Guard\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: Madras Middle School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Jack Whittmore\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Caren Peterson\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDescription: Wave Guard is a clip-on device for humans that puts out an electromagnetic field to deter sharks and stingrays.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EDrive Awake\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: J.C. Booth Middle School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Roshan Kolachina\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Kathleen Lanman\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDescription: \u0026quot;Drive Awake\u0026quot; is an alert system that detects drowsiness in individuals based on their brain waves. This invention keeps the driver awake and prevents car crashes from occurring due to drowsiness.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ELake Leash \u0026amp; Safety Stickers\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: Independent Team\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Kelly McGillis, Emma Fegan\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Nancy Ernstes\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDescription: The team of students created icons to demonstrate a simple test for algae, so that pet owners know which algae to stay away from. The helpful phrase is, \u0026quot;Stick covered in paint will make your dog faint, dripping with hair, no need to care!\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFIRST PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DIVISION\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ENo Mosquito Bites\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: Baker Elementary School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Hala Obediat, Zoe Zavala\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Meg Hagan\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDescription: No Mosquito Bites is a vitamin that you take once a day that can prevent diseases caused by mosquitos, prevents itchiness, and gives you the required daily supplements.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESECOND PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DIVISION\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Pencil Purifier\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: Kedron Elementary School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Susanna Griffies, Hayoung Kim, Vanessa Hausner\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Sharon Snyder\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDescription: The Pencil Purifier is a simple and efficient device used to sanitize pens and pencils. This invention uses two tubes filled with a sponge covered in an antibacterial solution to kill germs and prevent sickness.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETHIRD PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DIVISION\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ESimply Spark\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: Kelly Mill Elementary\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Reese McCarthy, Haleigh Bagwell, Addison Colten\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Stephanie Sumner\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDescription: Simply Sparks is a drone-like device that will light prescribed burning safely, which will protect our forests.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBEST OVERALL K-2 DIVISION\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EBus Safety Stop\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: Kelly Mill Elementary School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Aiden Kim, Sara Cate Peake, Copelyn Fedorchuk\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Laura Fedorchuk\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDescription: The Bus Safety Stop is an invention created to prevent students from waiting in the dark for the school bus. It is a portable platform that is illuminated, gives shelter, and keeps kids safe.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPEOPLE\u0026#39;S CHOICE AWARD\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EJourney Packs\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: West Side Elementary School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Katie Minahan, Niyah White, Nora Teague\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Mary Jo Groeneveld\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDescription: Journey Packs is a subscription system where customers can customize a unique box containing a variety of supplies, information, and comfort items. Made with 100% organic cotton and medical grade silicon, the Journey Pack is designed to guide girls through the taboos and uncertainties surrounding their menstrual cycles.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBEST MANUFACTURING AWARD\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EFunnel Plus\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: Flowery Branch High School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Austin Holt, Leonardo Nunez, Matthew Baker\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Harmon Tison\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDescription: Funnel Plus is a funnel designed with a valve system and a clip to fit on most pieces of lab glassware. The funnel is intentionally designed to include functionality that improves safety and convenience for users.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIRONCAD AWARD\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EP.H.S.N. Portable Headrest for Special Needs\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: Matt Elementary School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Ava Lindberg, Hannah Olawepo, Grace Olawepo\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Suzanne Clark\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDescription: P.H.S.N. is made of PARA plastic and has a headrest made of cotton on the outside with a polyester fiberfill. The headrest keeps the child\u0026#39;s head supported while slots on the back allow for it to be strapped to a car seat, bike trailer, or stroller.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHEALTH AND MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AWARD\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EOIT Spirometer: To Save Lives of COPD Patients\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: McIntosh High School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Marc Van Zyl\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Seth Bishop\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDescription: Marc Van Zyl\u0026#39;s invention is an easy-to-use spirometer for elderly individuals with COPD who may struggle with unfamiliar electronics. The spirometer connects directly to the user\u0026#39;s WiFi, reports the risk assessment, and notifies a doctor if the risk is high.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY AWARD\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ESolar Genie\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: Walton High School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Vikas Malepati, Edison Lee, Abhay Vittal\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Ann Baxley\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDescription: Solar Genie is a more accurate electronic system that uses satellite imagery to detect rooftops and find usable land in order to expand solar energy to rural areas.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECONSUMER GOODS AWARD\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EAquafil\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESchool: Dunwoody Elementary School\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents: Poorvi Roopesh, Navya Pemmana, Niyati Naveen\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher: Stacy Mendel\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDescription: The Aquafil is an all in one travel set for teeth care. It includes a toothbrush, mouthwash, dental floss, and toothpaste in a convenient, small invention.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBy: Shannon Malone\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026ndash; CEISMC Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Top 98 Teams from Across Georgia Compete at the K-12 InVenture Prize 2020 State Finals"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/inventurechallenge.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EK-12 InVenture Prize\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;State Finals held on March 11th, 2020, featured 98 teams of K-12 student entrepreneurs from across Georgia. 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The exhibit gave faculty and staff the opportunity to showcase their creative side through a personal representation that is separate from their identity at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFollowing the theme of \u0026ldquo;Welcome Home,\u0026rdquo; participating artists submitted works of various forms such as photography, paintings, and multi-media pieces. Each work demonstrated the artists\u0026rsquo; understanding of welcoming and inclusivity as well as the artists\u0026rsquo; interpretation of home as a physical space or state of mind.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAmong the faculty artists was Dr. Diley Hernandez, Senior Research Scientist at Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC). Diley submitted a painting to visually represent her interpretation of \u0026ldquo;Welcome Home\u0026rdquo; titled \u0026ldquo;Sunflowers,\u0026rdquo; which was included in the exhibit and presented at the artists\u0026rsquo; reception on Thursday, February 20th.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I think it is incredibly important for GeorgiaTech to encourage artists in our community to share our creative work and establish an outlet for artistic expression. It does not only enriches our campus and its culture but allows us to share other humanistic and creative aspects of ourselves, often essential to our lives.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe exhibit was visible at the Ferst Center for the Arts and ran from January 13th-February 21st.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Faculty and Staff Showcase Their Creative Side"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ESpecial exhibit at the Richards Gallery of the Ferst Center for the Arts gave faculty and staff the opportunity to showcase their creative side through a personal representation that is separate from their identity at Georgia Tech. Dr. Diley Hernandez, Senior Research Scientist at Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC). Diley submitted a painting to visually represent her interpretation of \u0026ldquo;Welcome Home\u0026rdquo; titled \u0026ldquo;Sunflowers.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Exhibit allows faculty and staff to showcases their creative side at the Richards Gallery of the Ferst Center for the Arts"}],"uid":"28054","created_gmt":"2020-03-02 21:06:37","changed_gmt":"2020-03-03 19:38:41","author":"Steven Taylor","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2020-02-21T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2020-02-21T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"633212":{"id":"633212","type":"image","title":"Dr. Diley Hernandez visually represents her interpretation of \u201cWelcome Home\u201d","body":null,"created":"1583183291","gmt_created":"2020-03-02 21:08:11","changed":"1583183291","gmt_changed":"2020-03-02 21:08:11","alt":"Dr. Diley Hernandez visually represents her interpretation of \u201cWelcome Home\u201d","file":{"fid":"240931","name":"IMG_1530.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/IMG_1530.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/IMG_1530.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":974467,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/IMG_1530.jpg?itok=jzqfCzxT"}}},"media_ids":["633212"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/arts.gatech.edu\/faculty-and-staff-art-exhibit","title":"Georgia Tech Arts link to exhibit page"}],"groups":[{"id":"361651","name":"Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC)"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"411","name":"CEISMC"},{"id":"173492","name":"Diley Hernandez"},{"id":"181989","name":"Diley [Dyla] Hernandez"},{"id":"125","name":"art"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESteven L. 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The competition is for students, but a goal is to increase the number of certified computer science teachers in the state.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":"","uid":"28054","created_gmt":"2020-02-02 21:58:43","changed_gmt":"2020-02-02 22:02:01","author":"Steven Taylor","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","publication":"big tech","field_article_url":"","publication_url":"https:\/\/www.ajc.com\/news\/local\/teachers-gain-computer-science-savvy-kids-apply-skills-problems\/MFsFLYPqHJJB7Jvb3kSUbL\/","dateline":{"date":"2020-01-29T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2020-01-29T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"632000":{"id":"632000","type":"image","title":"Honeywell STEM Challenge at Georgia Tech","body":null,"created":"1580680878","gmt_created":"2020-02-02 22:01:18","changed":"1580681800","gmt_changed":"2020-02-02 22:16:40","alt":" Kid-Alert, the project created by Duluth Middle School students Eric Xu, Daniel Hwang and Ethan Pickle, was one of the prize winners at the 2020 Honeywell STEM Challenge Showcase. 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This year\u0026#39;s theme is disaster preparedness and response. 25 student finalist teams accompanied by their teachers will showcase their solutions. A public viewing of the showcase will be held between 10:20 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter the showcase and judging session, the winners will be announced at the awards ceremony. STEM Challenge winners will give brief presentations that provided an overview of their projects.\u0026nbsp;Winners will receive a trophy, and first place winners will receive \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/microbit.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMicro:Bits\u003C\/a\u003E microcontrollers to encourage further exploration in STEM.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Honeywell STEM Challenge is a component of the STEM Teacher Leadership Program (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/community\/stlp\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESTLP\u003C\/a\u003E) at Georgia Tech sponsored by Honeywell. STLP is an innovative initiative in software engineering and computing training that provides advanced teaching techniques to middle and high school teachers. Teachers participate in an intensive 4-week summer professional development at Georgia Tech, focusing on computer science principles.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This program has very much exceeded our expectations. The energy of the teachers and the creativity of the students is so impressive. It is fascinating to see the innovative solutions they pose to address society\u0026rsquo;s most pressing problems,\u0026rdquo; said Lizanne DeStefano, executive director of CEISMC.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe teachers are paired with a mentor from Honeywell to provide continued guidance and support throughout the school year. Select alumni teachers are invited back for additional professional development aimed at increasing the depth of Computer Science knowledge and preparing them to become CS certified. 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The videos specifically highlight projects that involve Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Computer Science education.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe showcase encourages researchers, K-12 educators, higher education faculty, administrators, policymakers, and the general public to vote for their favorite videos to determine those recognized for the Public Choice award. Presenters can also participate in the voting for the Facilitators\u0026#39; Choice award. 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(NSF Awards: \u003Ca class=\u0022external\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/awardsearch\/showAward?AWD_ID=1639946\u0022 target=\u0022blank\u0022\u003E1639946\u003C\/a\u003E)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring May 13th-20th, CEISMC\u0026#39;s videos and the over 200 other video submissions can be seen and voted for at the STEM for All Video Showcase\u0026#39;s website \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/stemforall2019.videohall.com\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/stemforall2019.videohall.com\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Tech CEISMC\u0026#39;s Direct Video Showcase Links:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/stemforall2019.videohall.com\/presentations\/1580\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAMP-IT-UP - Advanced Manufacturing and Prototyping Integrated To Unlock Potential\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/stemforall2019.videohall.com\/presentations\/1529\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECAPACiTY - Culturally Authentic Practice to Advance Computational Thinking in Youth\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/stemforall2019.videohall.com\/presentations\/1539\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAn Exploratory Study: The Role of Social Networks and Self-Efficacy in the Retention of Noyce Teachers\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Georgia Tech\u0027s K-12 STEM Education Unit Featured in NSF 2019 STEM for All Video Showcase"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe nationwide \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/stemforall2019.videohall.com\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENSF - 2019 STEM for All Video Showcase\u003C\/a\u003E shares short videos on the progress and impact of K-12 STEM learning and teaching projects that are funded by the NSF and other government foundations. 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With top prizes among grade levels as well as individual awards, teams advanced from the competition to the National Invention Convention in Dearborn, Michigan, held from May 29 \u0026ndash; May 31, 2019.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOver 90 schools participated in the InVenture program, with 21 students advancing to the national competition with five teams bringing home eight awards.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents competed with various projects centered on invention and innovation, focusing on solutions for a 21st-century world. The competition pushes students to tackle world issues in unique ways. Their projects ranged from a sleeping bag with features to help those in shelters to a patent-pending device that assists emergency procedures for blocked airways.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;Most STEM competitions have a design process whether it\u0026#39;s the scientific method, or the engineering design process,\u0026quot; said Jasmine Patel, the Educational Outreach Coordinator at Georgia Tech\u0026#39;s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECEISMC\u003C\/a\u003E). \u0026quot;K12 InVenture Prize incorporates all into one program.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFirst place prize winners from this year\u0026#39;s Georgia Tech competition included teams from Walton High School, Madras Middle School, and Kelly Mill Elementary.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWinners in non-grade categories included Kelly Mill Elementary in the Best Overall K-12 Division, Effingham College and Career Academy for the People\u0026#39;s Choice Award, Shoal Creek Elementary School for the Youngest Participant Award, Northgate High School for the TAG Manufacturing Award, Walton High School for the IronCAD High School Award, and Matt Elementary School for the IronCAD Elementary School Award.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EQualifying teams from the Georgia Tech InVenture competition moved on to the National Invention Convention. Cheatham Hill Elementary School took home President\u0026#39;s Choice Award and 2nd place in the 5th-grade category. Booth Middle School received the Household Organization and Appliances Industry Innovation Award. The Atlanta International School took 3rd place in the 10th-grade category. Harrison High School garnered the Home and Safety Award presented by Carrier and 1st place in the 10th-grade category. Walton High School received the Patent Application Award presented by Wilmer Hale and 2nd place in the 11th-grade category.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher Nancy Ernstes, from Cheatham Hill Elementary School, placed first for The Henry Ford\u0026#39;s Innovation Nation Teacher Innovator Award.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Process\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPreparation for the InVenture prize begins months before in the classroom. Teachers from around the state use curriculum designed for the competition to mentor students in the invention process.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;The K12 InVenture Prize teachers create the curriculum and teachers adapt and change to fit their teaching style,\u0026quot; Patel said. \u0026quot;The curriculum is composed to help students through not only the invention process, but an iterative process (define the problem, ideate solutions, create prototypes, and test their product). It\u0026#39;s a circular model, and students use this model until they create a solution that is unique and different to their problem.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher workshop facilitators also guide the InVenture process. Facilitators work with teachers on the ins-and-outs of the competition. Teachers learn what to do in their classrooms and how to use the invention process with students. Dr. Kathleen Lanman, a STEM teacher at J.C. Booth Middle School, has been a teacher workshop facilitator for two years.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;I feel like I have a network of people that I didn\u0026#39;t have before \u0026hellip; it\u0026#39;s nice to have somebody that you can bounce ideas off of and to have some confirmation that what you\u0026#39;re doing isn\u0026#39;t crazy,\u0026quot; Dr. Lanman said \u0026quot;It\u0026#39;s really nice when a teacher from another district and another grade level emails you to say \u0026quot;Hey can you watch this pitch video and tell me what you think?\u0026quot; That collaboration makes it that much more powerful.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EInVenture curriculum, along with teacher workshop facilitators pushes students not only to come up with innovative ways to solve problems but to learn from each other\u0026#39;s work.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;In January, they are presenting their ideas to other people in the class. It\u0026#39;s really interesting to me that even though they are actually competing against each other, they will still try and help build each other up as well.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESome InVenture mentors have even used collaboration to learn how to evaluate other projects and get feedback.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;We play a lot of \u0026#39;Shark Tank\u0026#39; in class trying to find holes in design solutions, see what they haven\u0026#39;t thought about, and then eventually we have an internal competition where we bring in judges, a patent attorney, a mechanical engineer, we\u0026#39;ve got a physicist, and someone who is just your average consumer, making sure they\u0026#39;re on the panel,\u0026quot; said Michelle Crose who worked as a teacher workshop facilitator this past competition cycle.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETakeaway\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMany teachers have noted how the invention design process has pushed their students to think in ways outside of the traditional classroom method.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;Kids a lot of the time come up with an idea and think their first idea is the only idea that they can come up with,\u0026quot; Dr. Lanman said. \u0026quot;It\u0026#39;s really good for them to realize that success comes can come after a lot of failures. That perseverance piece of it is hard to teach, and I feel like InVenture is a good way to teach it.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeachers noted how the competition impacts their teaching style, even when teaching students who do not compete with the program.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;I\u0026#39;ve been teaching for a long time and only in the last five years or so that I\u0026#39;ve been doing this I feel like I have completely shifted to a growth-mindset in my classroom in a way that I had never done before,\u0026quot; Dr. Lanman said. \u0026quot;I just don\u0026#39;t think that I really understood, until I started doing this project, how valuable it is for them to fail at things. I teach smart kids, they\u0026#39;re gifted often, and failure for them is tragic \u0026hellip; trying to change their whole mindset is what you can really do with this. It\u0026#39;s really changed the way I teach.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOthers reflect on their favorite moments from mentoring students through the invention process.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;Just seeing them working with each other and being really excited about something that they are doing not for a grade but just because they enjoy it,\u0026quot; said Anne Baxley, a chemistry teacher at Walton High School whose team attended the National Competition this year. \u0026quot;I love guiding them in the right way but listening to what they are coming up with.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBeyond the competition itself, the prize offers students an opportunity to experience an innovative college campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;Having the K12 InVenture Prize here at Georgia Tech brings excitement to these students,\u0026quot; Patel said. \u0026quot;We provide tickets for any K12 students or teachers that would like to stay and watch the Georgia Tech InVenture Prize \u0026hellip; while students are on campus, they have an opportunity to tour the campus, talk to Georgia Tech students, and tour labs.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeachers also have noted the impact of the competition\u0026#39;s university setting.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;It\u0026#39;s a fabulous program,\u0026quot; Crose said. \u0026quot;I have kind of a nontraditional school, so bringing my kids down to the Georgia Tech campus has opened up a world for them. 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The audience included a group of students who were inspired by the opportunity to see what the future of musical instruments may look like.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEarlier in the day, those students were among a group of 80 middle and high school students who participated in the STEAM Innovation Workshop. The workshop was aimed at inspiring students to expand their creativity and integrate their science, technology, and engineering skills with the arts.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents from Gwinnett County, Clayton County, and Atlanta Public Schools came to the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E campus to participate in the workshop. The event, hosted by the Georgia Tech \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/gosteam\u0022\u003EGoSTEAM*\u003C\/a\u003E program, provided students with the opportunity to engage in hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) activities \u0026mdash; and to learn about the innovative work that community professionals and Georgia Tech faculty are conducting in the fields of STEAM.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGoSTEAM works to create curricular and extracurricular programs that focus on the fields of computer science, engineering, invention, and entrepreneurship while integrating the arts in authentic and compelling ways that promote positive STEAM identity. The STEAM Innovation Workshop was designed with these goals in mind.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBased on their expressed interest, students were assigned to one of the three sessions focused on specific subjects: computer science and music technology, paper mechatronics, or engineering and robotics. Students worked in small groups and were asked to use design and creative thinking to address particular challenges.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents learned to code through an online music mixing platform called \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/earsketch.gatech.edu\/landing\/#\/\u0022\u003EEarSketch\u003C\/a\u003E in a computer science session led by Doug Edwards and Sabrina Grossman, Research Associate and Program Director at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics \u0026amp; Computing\u003C\/a\u003E (CEISMC), respectively. Students were challenged to use EarSketch to compose their own \u0026ldquo;signature songs\u0026rdquo; that included special transitions and effects.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn a paper mechatronics session led by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/id.gatech.edu\/people\/hyunjoo-oh\u0022\u003EDr. HyunJoo Oh\u003C\/a\u003E, assistant professor in the College of Design at Georgia Tech, students combined mechanical movement with art. They were asked to interpret and create something with a circular motion constructed with cardboard, paper, and circuits. This challenge yielded creative results, such as one group\u0026rsquo;s artistic interpretation of fish bobbing through ocean waves.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents were tasked with designing robots using \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.birdbraintechnologies.com\/hummingbirdduo\/\u0022\u003EHummingbird Kits\u003C\/a\u003E in an engineering and robotics session led by CEISMC Associate Director Dr. Tamara Pearson and certified robotics trainer Gail Tate from \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/avezselect.com\/index.html\u0022\u003EAVez Select\u003C\/a\u003E. Students coded and designed robots such as unique characters with blinking eyes and rotating bodies.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, two guest speakers spoke to the workshop attendees over the course of the day. The first was Terrence Graham, an undergraduate student from the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/music.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Music\u003C\/a\u003E at Georgia Tech. Graham spoke to students about opportunities and careers in music technology.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELater on, students were treated to a visit from \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.pamelaz.com\/\u0022\u003EPamela Z\u003C\/a\u003E, a musician who also served as a judge at the Guthman Competition. Z showed students some of her music techniques. She also taught them about sound waves, frequency, and amplitude and conducted a \u0026ldquo;human synthesizer\u0026rdquo; exercise with the group to demonstrate those concepts.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAt the end of the workshop, students presented their designs to the entire group.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It was very rewarding to see the students\u0026rsquo; level of engagement and enjoyment in the hands-on activities, as well as their pride when presenting their own designs. And having the opportunity to do so at the Georgia Tech campus was definitely an experience they will always remember,\u0026rdquo; said GoSTEAM Program Director Analia Rao.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter the workshop, students who attended the Guthman Competition made valuable connections between their work in the STEAM sessions and the work created by innovative musicians and artists whom they saw on stage. Many of the instruments at the competition required knowledge of coding and robotics to produce music.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELizanne DeStefano, CEISMC Executive Director and GoSTEAM Principal Investigator, spoke at the Guthman Competition about the importance of STEAM education.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;STEAM is \u0026hellip; a way of integrating arts into design, and inquiry, and innovation \u0026mdash; it\u0026rsquo;s something that we\u0026rsquo;re very passionate about here at Georgia Tech,\u0026rdquo; DeStefano said. \u0026ldquo;For the next five years, we are going to be thinking about ways to integrate arts into middle and high school students\u0026rsquo; experiences and get them to think about how design and creativity can be a part of their everyday life.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe students were captivated by the talent and creativity displayed at the competition, which certainly was a fitting conclusion to a full day of exciting STEAM learning for these young scholars.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E*The GoSTEAM Program is a 5-year partnership between the Georgia Institute of Technology and schools in the metro-Atlanta area to create model STEAM preK-12 programs that focus on Computer Science and Engineering and that incorporate the arts (including Fine Arts, Media Arts, Theater Arts, and Music) in authentic and compelling ways that promote positive STEAM identity.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBy Rosemary Pitrone \u0026ndash; CEISMC Communications\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Middle and High School Students Participated in Arts-Integrated Technology and Engineering Activities on Campus"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EApproximately 80 middle and high school students from Gwinnett County, Clayton County, and Atlanta Public Schools came to Georgia Tech to participate in the STEAM Innovation Workshop. 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Now, with more experience and valuable opportunities behind her, Rosemary is a senior at Georgia Tech and will be graduating this spring with a degree in Literature, Media, and Communication with threads in literature and social justice.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring her time at CEISMC, Rosemary has gained experience in a multitude of skills, including writing, photography, video production, interviewing and social media management.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen asked why being a student assistant, especially at CEISMC, is a good idea, Rosemary responded, \u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s a great opportunity to learn about the impact that Georgia Tech has on the metro area and the state of Georgia. At CEISMC in particular, it\u0026rsquo;s awesome to learn about all of the programs Georgia Tech has that provide STEM opportunities for K-12 students.\u0026rdquo; She mentioned how, through her job, she had learned useful skills that she \u0026ldquo;wouldn\u0026rsquo;t have had the opportunity to learn otherwise.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlong with learning new skills, Rosemary has worked on many different projects with CEISMC, including attending the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/steamleadership\u0022\u003ESTEAM Leadership Conference\u003C\/a\u003E last summer, interviewing CEISMC employees to discuss the diverse work they do, and visiting Hollis Innovation Academy to witness the impact of STEAM programs.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I had a lot of fun going to the STEAM Leadership conference last year. I was there to take pictures and do a few interviews with attendees. I got to sit in on workshops, including one with animatronic puppets. Last summer, I also had the opportunity to visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atlantapublicschools.us\/HollisInnovation\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EM.R. Hollis Innovation Academy\u003C\/a\u003E to meet the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/news\/innovators-residence-enliven-stem-learning\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EInnovators-in-Residence\u003C\/a\u003E and see some of the amazing things they built with the students. That was a great experience [that] helped me understand just how much of an impact CEISMC has on K-12 students.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAside from school and her work at Georgia Tech, Rosemary writes for the campus newspaper, the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/nique.net\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ETechnique\u003C\/a\u003E. She also enjoys playing the piano, watching \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENetflix\u003C\/a\u003E, reading, and playing with her roommate\u0026rsquo;s cat in her spare time.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERosemary has not ruled out any future opportunities yet, and as she is currently applying for jobs, she is keeping an open mind when considering where her future will take her. As for those questioning taking on an on-campus job, Rosemary advises other students like her to \u0026ldquo;have an open mind, try new things, and never rule something out just because you\u0026rsquo;re not sure if you can do it!\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBy Shannon Malone \u0026ndash; CEISMC Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Rosemary Pitrone Provides Insight on the Advantages of Holding a Student Assistant Position Throughout College"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ERosemary Pitrone, a graduating senior at Georgia Tech, provides insight on the advantages of holding a student assistant position during college.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Rosemary Pitrone, a graduating senior at Georgia Tech, provides insight on the advantages of holding a student assistant position during college.  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Pettrus Konnoth and Divij Motwani, sixth-grade students at Autrey Mill Middle School in Fulton County, won first-place overall for their project, \u0026ldquo;Blind Sight.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.honeywell.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHoneywell\u003C\/a\u003E STEM Challenge is one component of STLP at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E, a partnership between Honeywell, the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics \u0026amp; Computing\u003C\/a\u003E (CEISMC), and metro Atlanta schools. It is an innovative software engineering and computer training program that introduces advanced teaching techniques to middle and high school teachers. The program was announced in 2018.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESTLP was designed to enhance middle school student interest and achievement in STEM subjects and software engineering. Teachers from Atlanta Public Schools and schools in Dekalb, Clayton, Gwinnett, Cobb, and Fulton counties have participated in the program.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The middle school age range is such an important time to start to cultivate those young minds,\u0026rdquo; said Maurice Maxie, site leader at Honeywell Connected Enterprise Headquarters. \u0026ldquo;[This includes] sparking that curiosity, getting them to think from an innovative mindset, and really building those fundamental skills in math and science that will prepare them and help guide them to go on the correct course in high school and in college.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe program consists of several components. First, 20 teachers are selected to participate in four weeks of intensive summer training in software engineering and computing at Georgia Tech. Teachers from schools that are pursuing STEM certification with support from principals and district level leaders are eligible for selection. Through the program, teachers make connections with mentors from Honeywell who share their real-world experiences in computer science and provide mentoring throughout the STEM Challenge.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Georgia Tech has this motto, \u0026lsquo;Creating the Next.\u0026rsquo; They\u0026rsquo;re really experiencing \u0026lsquo;the next\u0026rsquo; by being able to have access to our [Honeywell] mentors,\u0026rdquo; said Tamara Pearson, Associate Director of School and Community Engagement at CEISMC.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Honeywell STEM Challenge is another aspect of the program. It is a software engineering competition open to students whose teachers have participated in STLP.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe challenge asks students to identify problems within their homes, schools, or communities and then design solutions using computer science principles learned as part of STLP. The projects must also drive social good.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Social change is a hard concept to explain to middle school students \u0026hellip; that you \u0026ndash; you, as a twelve, thirteen, fourteen-year old \u0026ndash; can absolutely impact your environment, and you have a unique opportunity and a unique vision to see problems and things around you,\u0026rdquo; said Jennifer Killian, a computer science teacher at Trickum Middle School who participated in STLP. \u0026ldquo;Introducing that concept \u0026hellip; was a really meaningful experience.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHoneywell STEM Challenge student finalists presented their projects at the STLP Symposium. The symposium is an annual event held at Georgia Tech for STLP alumni and other teacher leaders.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe first-place award went to \u0026ldquo;Blind Sight,\u0026rdquo; invented by Pettrus Konnoth and Divij Motwani. Their sponsoring teacher was Sharon McGee. \u0026ldquo;Blind Sight\u0026rdquo; was designed as a solution for blind individuals who may have difficulty navigating obstacles.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The problem is that blind people cannot move safely with a walking stick because the walking stick cannot detect obstacles from a long distance. Plus, these sticks cost a lot,\u0026rdquo; said sixth-grade inventor Pettrus.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;[\u0026lsquo;Blind Sight\u0026rsquo;] is made to help people who are blind move around safely using a distance sensor, an Arduino Uno Board, some wiring, and a speaker,\u0026rdquo; said his partner Divij.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOn the STLP Symposium stage, the two students demonstrated how \u0026ldquo;Blind Sight\u0026rdquo; works. The device can be wrapped around one\u0026rsquo;s waist and is equipped with a distance sensor that detects approaching obstacles. The sensor is connected to a piezo buzzer that emits different frequencies for a range of distance intervals.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDivij and Pettrus explained how they constructed the components of their project and the challenges they overcame along the way. For instance, they had to learn how to make the emitted frequencies sound like recognizable beeping instead of less distinct buzzing.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Honeywell STEM Challenge introduced many students to software engineering concepts for the first time. It also encouraged students to continue building upon their ideas with more advanced techniques even after the awards had been announced.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I definitely learned something new: I learned how to use Arduino, and how Arduino works, and how you can use microcontrollers and computers to do a lot of stuff,\u0026rdquo; Divij said after the STLP Symposium. \u0026ldquo;I can use this learning for future projects \u0026hellip; I can implement this to cooler, bigger stuff to impact more people and that can help solve [more problems].\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to \u0026ldquo;Blind Sight,\u0026rdquo; the other STEM Challenge award winners included \u0026ldquo;Firebot\u0026rdquo; from Autrey Mill Middle School, \u0026ldquo;Care Kit\u0026rdquo; from Hollis Innovation Academy, \u0026ldquo;Seat Belt Dispenser\u0026rdquo; from Coleman Middle School, \u0026ldquo;SAM\u0026rdquo; from Coleman Middle School, and \u0026ldquo;Delta Force Jacket\u0026rdquo; from South Atlanta High School.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBy Rosemary Pitrone - CEISMC Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Finalists in the Honeywell STEM Challenge Presented Their Software Engineering Projects Designed to Drive Social Good at Georgia Tech"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAt the 2019 STEM Teacher Leadership Program (STLP) Symposium, students participating in the Honeywell STEM Challenge presented their engineering projects designed to solve real problems in their communities. 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The photo of CEISMC Executive Director Lizanne DeStefano was added for the College of Sciences website.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEffective immediately, the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC) will become a unit within the Center for 21\u003Csup\u003Est\u003C\/sup\u003E Century Universities (C21U). Following a detailed assessment, including interviews with key stakeholders and a K-12 summit event in fall 2017, the organizational adjustment moves CEISMC out of its current structure within the College of Sciences.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;For many years, CEISMC has been leading Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s outreach to K-12 schools across the state and has a successful track record of enhancing the education in STEAM areas by developing innovative curricula, training teachers, and rallying the interest of students and parents,\u0026rdquo; said Rafael L. Bras, provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs and K. Harrison Brown Chair. \u0026ldquo;The \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.provost.gatech.edu\/educational-innovation\/reports\/lifetime-education\/commitment\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Commitment to a Lifetime Education\u003C\/a\u003E described in the report by Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.provost.gatech.edu\/commission-creating-next-education\u0022\u003ECommission on Creating the Next in Education\u003C\/a\u003E calls for closer collaboration and integration of K-12 as part of a future of lifelong education. Discussions and studies indicated that this strategic goal will be better served with CEISMC responding centrally and closely integrated within our education innovation ecosystem.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe CEISMC mission is to serve as a connection point between Georgia Tech and the K-12 community through education research, outreach and teacher professional development, including management of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/k12.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech K-12 Connection\u003C\/a\u003E, an online portal of activities within various schools and units across campus that also supports requests for help from available for teachers, school administrators and district superintendents. Annually, CEISMC programs impact more than 39,000 students, 1,720 teachers, 74 school districts and 200 schools.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EC21U functions as the research branch of the Office of the Provost at Georgia Tech, serving as a \u0026ldquo;living laboratory for fundamental change in higher education.\u0026rdquo; Now home to the Commission on Creating the Next in Education (CNE) Program Office, the C21U portfolio is expanding to include projects and support the research of teams working to redefine the entire pipeline of learning through development of next generation educational practices and technologies.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis expanded role reflects the vision set forth in the CNE report, further aligns both C21U and CEISMC with the future-oriented vision of the Institute\u0026rsquo;s Strategic Plan, and reflects the broad objectives outlined in the system-wide Comprehensive Administrative Review (CAR). While the missions of CEISMC and C21U will remain distinct in the new structure, the organizational consolidation allows for greater efficiency around general operations support, and enables CEISMC to be more visible and accessible to all colleges, schools, and external partners.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;CEISMC has a rich legacy of impactful partnerships with the public, private, and corporate sectors,\u0026rdquo; said Lizanne DeStefano, executive director of CEISMC. \u0026ldquo;Greater coordination of our K-12 efforts as a campus means that Georgia Tech can have on an even greater influence on the how students are supported on their journey to a future in STEM.\u0026rdquo; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDeStefano\u0026rsquo;s role as executive director of CEISMC will remain unchanged, but the move will result in a reporting line change from Interim Dean David Collard of the College of Sciences to Rich DeMillo, executive director of C21U and the CNE Program Office.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;CEISMC\u0026rsquo;s long-standing mission to prepare the next generation of STEM learners is one of the major tenets of the \u0026lsquo;Georgia Tech Commitment,\u0026rsquo;\u0026rdquo; said DeMillo. \u0026ldquo;CEISMC was a core contributor to the CNE report, where the bold idea of the Commitment was first conceived. Together with C21U and the CNE Program office, we can take deliberate steps towards making the Commitment a reality.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EEffective immediately, the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC) will become a unit within the Center for 21\u003Csup\u003Est\u003C\/sup\u003E Century Universities (C21U).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Effective immediately, the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC) will become a unit within the Center for 21st Century Universities (C21U). "}],"uid":"30678","created_gmt":"2019-04-09 13:26:33","changed_gmt":"2019-04-09 13:28:04","author":"A. 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In January 2015, as the site continued to grow and add students, he assumed the role of full-time Site Director.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUnder his leadership, Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s program has expanded both by increasing the number of cohorts at each grade level and by starting a high school program. Sirocus is viewed as a leader in the out-of-school-time field, especially in the area of project-based learning. He has presented numerous times at the National Summer Learning Association conference and most recently was recognized as one of the top-rated presenters at the National Afterschool Association Convention.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe awards were given at the Annual Dinner celebration held in conjunction with the Horizons Annual Conference, which convenes Horizons program leaders, teachers, and board members from the more than 55 Horizons programs in 20 states.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOther awards presented at the event include:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EJoe Aleardi, Executive Director of Horizons at Greens Farms Academy, was also awarded the Horizons Leadership Award\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EJen Lutz, Reading Specialist at Horizons at Episcopal Academy; Jacqueline Roberson, Senior Program Dean of Students and Culture at Horizons at New Canaan Country School; and Susan Shaw, Kindergarten Teacher at Horizons at The Foote School, were awarded the Lyn McNaught Teacher Award, honoring educators who have excelled in Horizons\u0026rsquo; classrooms by providing exemplary opportunities for our youth\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EGita Iyer, Horizons at Dedham Country Day School Board President, was given the Horizons Hero Award, recognizing those who contribute in extraordinary and unexpected ways to the Horizons National network\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAmy Downer, Horizons Alum and Horizons National Board Vice-Chair, received the Andrew Clarkson Award, honoring an individual for his or her longevity of commitment, embodiment of the Horizons mission, and work that can be leveraged across the network\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout Horizons National\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHorizons National is a growing, community-centered network of over 50 affiliate sites nationwide that provides high-quality academic enrichment programs to children in need, from Pre-K through high school. 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The full story and her portion of the podcast that can be found at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bit.ly\/2uEFHhu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/bit.ly\/2uEFHhu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETranscript:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;When I was born in 1977, my parents waited for three days for my aunt to arrive so that she can name me.I know it sounds strange in American culture to be named by someone other than your parents but in Turkish culture this is actually an honor.I always loved the fact that my aunt named me.She was so much loved in the family, an amazing cook, fun aunt, and a great storyteller.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWe all associate names with certain characteristics so, in my family, my name was associated with words like troublemaker, naughty, lazy with schoolwork, rule breaker, talkative, messy, a lot of words like this.I definitely did not have a good reputation in our household.I always got in trouble and I really hated the rules.In fact, my aunt one day told my mom that she should have named me \u0026lsquo;ruzgar\u0026rsquo; which means \u0026lsquo;wind\u0026rsquo;, a kind of disruptive wind.If you hear my name in our household, Meltem, the first reaction is, \u0026ldquo;What did she do now?\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI really hated rules and, basically, I was not the proper Turkish girl but somehow I managed to get in college.I really hated school but somehow I ended up in college.I was able to finish it and, after college, in my degree in education there were not many opportunities.My brother was a PhD student at Georgia Tech at that time.He urged me to come to Atlanta so I can go to language institute, study English, and try to figure out what I want to do with my life.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile I was attending Georgia Tech Institute, a good friend of mine took me to Georgia State University so I can learn about the masters programs.I didn\u0026rsquo;t think much will come out of it.My GPA was super low and I really never had an interaction with a professor in a one-on-one setting before.But here I was, sitting in this American professor\u0026rsquo;s office who was so interested in what I was trying to say.I was shocked.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen I got in the masters program my parents didn\u0026rsquo;t believe me.I had to get the acceptance later, translate it in Turkish, and mail them so that they can believe me.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI had great professors at Georgia State.They made me love learning.One of my professors couldn\u0026rsquo;t pronounce my name so he gave me this nickname of \u0026lsquo;Mel\u0026rsquo;.I loved it.I thought everybody in America has nicknames.Basically, when you have a nickname, you are accepted, that people love you.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI grew up watching a lot of American TV shows, like Cosby Show, so I thought I knew what the whole American culture is about.Once you have a nickname you are basically an American, right?\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBut I really tried.I tried to have casual talks on campus introducing myself as \u0026lsquo;Mel\u0026rsquo; hoping that everybody can see how much I was assimilated in the culture.I continued to watch more American shows, like Gilmore Girls, Friends, Seinfeld, so that I am not left out of conversations.With a nickname like \u0026lsquo;Mel\u0026rsquo; and all the knowledge about American shows I thought I can be popular, I can make a lot of friends.But the reality is, as soon as I opened my mouth, the first thing that people saw was my foreignness.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter September 11, it was hard to make friends among Americans.I miss home more and more.But I decided to continue with my education.I loved going to school here.I got in a PhD program in Education Policy Studies.Again, it was more shocking news to my parents but it felt natural to me, to \u0026lsquo;Mel\u0026rsquo; here.Because \u0026lsquo;Mel\u0026rsquo; here was smart, \u0026lsquo;Meltem\u0026rsquo; in Turkey was not this smart, so it felt very different.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI was often reminded of my differences when I traveled outside of Atlanta.In this one particular school, I was traveling with a friend, with another graduate friend collecting data in classrooms.We arrived in the school and I introduced myself to this teacher, as usual, \u0026lsquo;Mel\u0026rsquo;.She looked at me and she just refused to talk to me.I was not sure what was going on.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMy friend who was American didn\u0026rsquo;t have an accent.When she talked to her she continued to interact with her.I was really wasn\u0026rsquo;t sure what was going on.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELater that day when we were observing her classroom, I noticed that she had a lot of students who were second-language speakers.She also ignored them in her class.There was this one student relatively with better English was trying to explain everything going on in the classroom to her friends.I felt terrible.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUnfortunately, during my research in Georgia classrooms, I witnessed a lot of teachers avoiding saying different names, different than typical American suburban names.Every time I witnessed this, I felt terrible.I felt like these students were undervalued.I felt this connection with these students, this kinship with these students and I start thinking who are we without our names, without our true names?We are all different so are our names.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThings got a little harder for me in the United States.I start just hanging out with my Turkish friends avoiding small talks because the reality about small talks for us foreigners is not beyond than, \u0026ldquo;Where are you from,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;When did you get here,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;Do you plan to go back\u0026rsquo;.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMost people, when we speak, they have this deer-in-headlight look shocked face.They cannot go beyond hearing our accent.So that \u0026lsquo;Meltem\u0026rsquo; in Turkey who was so talkative and extroverted became \u0026lsquo;Mel\u0026rsquo; who was less talkative and introverted.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOne day, I was smoking in front of my apartment.I used to smoke.My neighbor came out.He was a friendly American neighbor.He want to have a cigarette.I really wanted to avoid the small talk, but he was very friendly.It was right after Bush elections.I really wanted to know why people voted for Bush.I was neither a Republican or a Democrat that time.I had really little understanding of American politics, but I was against war and I want to understand it.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWe had great conversation.At the end of the conversation, he asked my name.As usual, I said, \u0026ldquo;Mel.\u0026rdquo;He asked my full name.I was surprised.Nobody ever asked my full name in a conversation like this before.I said, \u0026ldquo;Meltem.\u0026rdquo;And after a couple of times, he got it.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI thought, well, it was not that difficult. This moment became very important in my life.This man became my husband later on.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter 2016 elections, I feel more immigrant than ever in this country, even though I\u0026rsquo;m a United States citizen today.I get very self conscious in social settings when I\u0026rsquo;m the only one with a different name, with an accent.I misunderstand a lot of jokes.I cannot really keep up with social cues.I get very shy in large parties because I never know how people are going to react to my accent or how tolerant they are going to be.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBut the reality is I am experiencing what it\u0026rsquo;s like for so many immigrants in this country.Today, I am very proud to live this most American of stories.I am very proud to teach my fellow Americans the correct pronunciation of my name given to me in my birth in Ankara.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs immigrants, America pushes us away, pulls us back, always pulling and pushing.I realize that pushing away my name and pulling it back again is the story of this country.It\u0026rsquo;s the story of searching for and then finding our place.Thank you.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.storycollider.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EThe Story Collider \u003C\/a\u003Eis supported by \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.bwfund.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EThe Burroughs Wellcome Fund\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.tiffanyandcofoundation.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe Tiffany \u0026amp; Co. 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These summer programs run Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm on Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s campus, and they work to cover STEAM concepts for rising 4th-12th-grade students.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe diverse programs, which are taught by a mixture of GT staff\/faculty, GT students, and area math and science teachers, are split up between Elementary students (rising 4th-6th graders), middle schoolers (rising 6th-9th graders), and high schoolers (riding 9th-12th graders) in order to match the content material with each grade level.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;Each session offers diverse content for a wide range of age groups. For example, Elementary students have the opportunity to learn how to create Arts in motion by using robotics technology through the Artbotics program. This program can inspire new ways to combine art and STEM to create STEAM through the MakerCamp program. Students also engage in specific robotics activities like preparing robots to perform through the \u0026quot;Learn to Code with Robots\u0026quot; program.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThrough these programs, young students will be able to grasp new STEAM concepts in a way that is easy and exciting for them.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMiddle School students participate in many exciting Summer PEAKS programs including, Engineering LEGO Robots for Good, Hacking Minecraft on a Raspberry Pi, Thrill-a-Minute: Roller Coaster Physics, GT G.I.R.L.S (Girls Interested in Rapidly Learning STEAM) and many more activities that make learning fun.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe first two programs introduce creativity and problem-solving into the world of coding while the last program introduces STEAM opportunities to girls through tours of on-campus laboratories. In addition to on-campus activities, some programs offer field trips to enhance the learning experience further. The Thrill-a-Minute program, for example, includes a research day at Six Flags Over Georgia where students will learn the physics principles behind roller coaster design! By building off of the prior knowledge of students, the middle school programs aim to introduce more complex concepts through thrilling and interactive experiences.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are many various programs for high school students as well including, Mission Possible: Industrial Engineering, DNA Detective: DNA barcoding, and Energy Unplugged to name a few. The High School programs tackle a wide range of knowledge to accommodate all students. For students who are interested in engineering and have minimal or no prior experience in data science and computer programming, Summer PEAKS offers the Seth Bonder Camp in Computational and Data Science program to serve as a well-rounded introduction to these concepts. For older students looking to apply to college, Summer PEAKS offers the Tell Your Story: Better College Applications to turn a stressful process into a fun one by involving interactive games and activities on the Georgia Tech campus. Overall, CEISMC Summer PEAKS works to provide students with inviting experiences that enhances their passion and knowledge of STEAM.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo register visit our website at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/ceismc-summer-peaks\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/ceismc-summer-peaks\u003C\/a\u003E. For questions regarding the CEISMC Summer PEAKS program, visit our FAQ page (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/ceismc-summer-peaks-frequently-asked-questions\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/ceismc-summer-peaks-frequently-asked-questions\u003C\/a\u003E), email us at \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:summerpeaks@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Esummerpeaks@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E, or call (404) 490-3009 for more information.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShannon Malone - CEISMC Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Georgia Tech CEISMC Summer Programs Pique Interest in STEM in Rising 4th-12th-grade Students"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech CEISMC Summer PEAKS programs will provide Elementary to High school rising 4th-12th-grade students a summer inspiring explorartions in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech CEISMC Summer programs pique interest in STEM in rising 4th-12th-grade students."}],"uid":"28054","created_gmt":"2019-03-07 16:48:57","changed_gmt":"2019-03-21 14:09:26","author":"Steven Taylor","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2019-03-01T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2019-03-01T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"618950":{"id":"618950","type":"image","title":"CEISMC Summer PEAKS - Artbotics","body":null,"created":"1551978295","gmt_created":"2019-03-07 17:04:55","changed":"1551978295","gmt_changed":"2019-03-07 17:04:55","alt":"CEISMC Summer PEAKS - Artbotics","file":{"fid":"235613","name":"GRID-IMAGES.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/GRID-IMAGES.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/GRID-IMAGES.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":394797,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/GRID-IMAGES.jpg?itok=H3T-mMmf"}}},"media_ids":["618950"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/ceismc-summer-peaks","title":"CEISMC Summer PEAKS"},{"url":"https:\/\/apps.ideal-logic.com\/ceismc?key=KJM2-8KRCD_WPG5-2H2G_4b71c1b8","title":"Register for Summer PEAKS"}],"groups":[{"id":"361651","name":"Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC)"},{"id":"615552","name":"CEISMC - Savannah Campus"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"411","name":"CEISMC"},{"id":"180728","name":"Summer PEAKS"},{"id":"180729","name":"CEISMC Summer PEAKS"},{"id":"38841","name":"PEAKS"},{"id":"180151","name":"CEISMC Savannah Campus"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECEISMC Summer PEAKS Team\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nGeorgia Institue of Technology\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCEISMC Youth Programs\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:summerpeaks@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Esummerpeaks@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n(404) 490-3009\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["summerpeaks@gatech.edu "],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"618553":{"#nid":"618553","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Are you an Innovator-in-Residence?","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech Center for Education Integrating Science Mathematics and Computing (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ECEISMC\u003C\/a\u003E) at Georgia Tech is seeking dynamic individuals for its 2019-20 Innovators-in-Residence cohort. Residencies are from June 1, 2019, to May 31, 2020. \u0026quot;Innovators\u0026quot; receive $20 per hour per week including paid training in April 2019.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EInnovators will be partnered with teachers at one of metro Atlanta\u0026#39;s K-12 schools to develop and implement quality Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics (STEAM) curriculums. Innovators will work to create student-centered projects, as well as support engaging STEAM-focused afterschool programs.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlthough candidates are not required to have any formal background or training in the field of education, they all should have a passion for K-12 STEAM education along with tinkering, designing, inventing, making, and integrating arts into STEM learning. Candidates with a background in Computer-Science or Mathematics are especially encouraged to apply.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo support pedagogical development, Innovators are required to participate in online problem-based learning training, intensive summer professional development. Candidates must be available during school day hours and attend bi-weekly meetings focused on collaboration across the cohort. Each innovator is also required to create a portfolio of the work completed during their residency.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EInnovators will be interacting with minors and must adhere to all regulatory compliance issues while working with CEISMC including but not limited to a criminal background check, appropriate pre-screening and training on working with minors.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EApply online at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bit.ly\/2NQPmdp\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/bit.ly\/2NQPmdp\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting March 1, 2019.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more information contact: \u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nAlba Gutierrez\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:alba.gutierrez@ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ealba.gutierrez@ceismc.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more background on the Innovators-in-Residence program, you can read about the 2017-18 Innovators at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/b.gatech.edu\/2nhH1Dd\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/b.gatech.edu\/2nhH1Dd\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Share Your Interest in the Arts, Computer Science, Invention, and Design with K12 Students"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Center for Education Integrating Science Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC) at Georgia Tech is recruiting dynamic individuals for our 2019-2020 Innovators-in-Residence Cohort.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Center for Education Integrating Science Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC) at Georgia Tech is recruiting dynamic individuals for our 2019-2020 Innovators-in-Residence Cohort."}],"uid":"28054","created_gmt":"2019-02-27 18:00:56","changed_gmt":"2019-03-08 12:56:41","author":"Steven Taylor","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2019-02-26T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2019-02-26T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"609364":{"id":"609364","type":"image","title":"Innovators-in-Residence at M.R. 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However, it is challenging to prepare the next generation of computational thinkers when many K-12 teachers are not specifically trained to teach the subject.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThat is why \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s\u003C\/a\u003E Center for Education Integrating, Science, Mathematics, and Computing (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECEISMC\u003C\/a\u003E) is a regional partner of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/code.org\/\u0022\u003ECode.org\u003C\/a\u003E, a nonprofit founded in 2013 that seeks to expand access to computer science for K-12 students. Together, CEISMC and Code.org offer professional development sessions that help K-12 teachers who often have little or no background in CS prepare to offer CS courses at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn these sessions, CEISMC provides support to Georgia computer science teachers and trains facilitators of the Code.org curriculums, which are publicly available online. The training alleviates fears that many teachers may have of teaching a subject they do not have much experience with.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOnce enrolled in the program, teachers come to Georgia Tech for a five-day intensive summer workshop. After the workshop, the teachers receive additional long-term support through quarterly just-in-time follow-on training sessions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELast year, CEISMC trained 70 teachers statewide. The center aims to establish teams of Code.org facilitators across the state so that Georgia Tech remains a hub for professional development, but travel does not hinder educators from other parts of the state from receiving CS education support.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe professional development offered by CEISMC will also indirectly help teachers prepare for a new required certification test that the state of Georgia has introduced for computer science educators.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EChris Thompson, director of CEISMC\u0026rsquo;s partnership with Code.org, believes that computational thinking is a fundamental skill that is demanded even in fields outside of computer science. Students can be introduced to this kind of thinking by learning about algorithms.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;You use algorithms in mathematics, in diagramming a sentence, in writing a story,\u0026rdquo; Thompson said. A common way to introduce students to the concept of algorithms is by breaking down the steps of making a sandwich. Mapping out that process helps students apply algorithms to other subjects.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;You learn to think logically; what are the individual steps, what order and sequence do things have to happen in? If you make an algorithm and it doesn\u0026rsquo;t work, you have to go back and debug it and find out what your problem is,\u0026rdquo; Thompson said. \u0026ldquo;Those are all skills that benefit a student whether they become a computer scientist or not.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EComputer science also opens up new avenues for students to express themselves creatively. Thompson cites surveys demonstrating that many children want to learn computer science in school, and that their parents want them to learn it, too.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The demand is out there,\u0026rdquo; Thompson said, \u0026ldquo;so if it benefits students, why not find a way to give them an opportunity to learn it?\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECode.org has evolved and expanded in the last five years. It now has partners in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, and its curriculum is used in over 180 countries. With this growth, Code.org partners have transitioned to a fee-for-service professional development model. The curriculum remains free for any teacher or school to use. Fees collected by CEISMC in the future will allow the organization to continue offering professional development opportunities to teachers throughout Georgia. Scholarships are available to schools with high numbers of underrepresented minorities or free and reduced lunch students.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThese trainings are critical not only because they support computer science teachers, but also because both Code.org and CEISMC place a particular emphasis on expanding participation of \u0026nbsp;students who are girls or underrepresented minorities in STEM.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Equity is a big piece of what Code.org looks at,\u0026rdquo; Thompson said. \u0026ldquo;There are factors in the curriculum that are designed to make it equitable and appealing to students. It doesn\u0026rsquo;t matter what your background in computer science is; it tries to put everybody on a level playing field.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMany teachers also find the Code.org curriculum appealing.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Code.org\u0026rsquo;s platform is the most complete I have ever used and has made teaching computer science not only easy, but very enjoyable,\u0026rdquo; said John McDonald, a technology teacher at Rossville Middle School in Northwest Georgia. \u0026ldquo;CEISMC has been a leader in education within the state of Georgia for many years and it is no surprise that they have brought such a quality program to the educators in our state.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThompson believes Code.org is a great resource for equitable computer science education; however, he also advises teachers and schools to use the computer science curriculum that works best for their individual needs \u0026ndash; whether it is Code.org or another curriculum. CEISMC is available to provide support to teachers and schools no matter which CS curriculum they choose.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EApplications are open for slots in the CEISMC Code.org professional development sessions that begin in summer of 2019. 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Club and New STEAM Workshops Spring into Action","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/studentprograms\/kidsclub\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech CEISMC\u003C\/a\u003E fall and winter sessions of K.I.D.S Club and STEAM Workshops provide K-12 students with a wide variety of activities that aim to introduce students to new and fascinating STEM concepts. Spring session online registration is open now.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn previous sessions, kids ranging from 2nd to 5th grade participated in interactive K.I.D.S Club activities while older students ranging from middle school to high school worked diligently in the new STEAM Workshops. Through these educational activities, K-12 students were given the opportunity to experience STEM\/ STEAM concepts in a new and entertaining way.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring K.I.D.S Club, groups were divided into 2nd and 3rd-grade classes and 4th and 5th-grade classes which allowed the kids to learn about STEAM on a level that matched their existing knowledge of the subjects. As was replicated in the following sessions, the younger students involved in the K.I.D.S club fall sessions participated in many different activities that provided an introduction to specific aspects of STEM.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe fall activities included scribble bots, Dash and Dot, planet beach balls and craft stick candles, and the winter sessions introduced new activities such as destiny rainbow and code a dance party. The first activity, scribble bots, involved attaching a motor and a collection of colorful markers to a cup and allowed the kids to rearrange the markers in order to make new color patterns on their sheet of paper. After that, the kids moved on to decorating beach balls which provided an interactive explanation of how the planets orbit around the sun.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA particularly exciting activity for the younger students, which continued in the winter sessions, was the Dash and Dot robots. This activity taught the students how to code and control the robots through an app on their devices. Along with coding the robots to play games and solve puzzles, the students were told to pair up and have one partner place Dash while the other placed Dot. Once the robots were in position, the partner with the iPad had to use their new coding skills to send Dash back to Dot.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring this activity, CEISMC\u0026rsquo;s Katie Guzdial noted that \u0026quot;introducing the Wonderbots (Dash and Dot) to the 2nd and 3rd graders went very well. The students learned how to share by switching who was using the Blockly app on the iPad, and they were very interested in Dash... One student told the Instructors that she was going to tell her parents she wanted Dash and Dot for Christmas.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis introduction to algorithms challenged the 2nd and 3rd graders to think like a computer scientist, and encouraged the kids to get excited about leading Dash to Dot. In addition to the Wonderbots activity, the 4th and 5th graders participated in more advanced activities to build on their current knowledge of STEM. One of the new activities that was introduced in the second fall session, called \u0026ldquo;diaper magic,\u0026rdquo; taught the students how polymers are used to create absorbent diapers. From there, the winter sessions introduced chromatography, insect investigation, and an electronics experiment.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E3-hour sessions challenged the older kids to apply their prior knowledge of STEAM to more advanced activities like Construct 3, Micro:bits Mania, Biology: it\u0026rsquo;s in our DNA and LEGO Mindstorms. 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Partners include the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThese partnerships are announced as the White House released its five-year strategic plan for STEM education, Charting a Course for Success: A Federal Strategy for STEM Education. The plan lays out the federal government\u0026#39;s role in furthering STEM education by working with state and local stakeholders, the education community and American employers. Its goals include building a STEM-competent citizenry, creating a STEM-ready workforce and removing barriers to STEM careers, especially for women and underrepresented groups.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENSF INCLUDES seeks to enhance U.S. STEM leadership through nationwide networks focused on solutions to broadening participation in the sciences. The initiative, launched in FY 2016 and named as one of the foundation\u0026#39;s 10 Big Ideas for Future NSF Investment, addresses the new White House report\u0026#39;s goals of maintaining the country\u0026#39;s innovation capacity by increasing diversity and inclusion through broader access to STEM.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;There are populations in the United States who are missing from the STEM ecosystem,\u0026quot; said NSF Director France C\u0026oacute;rdova. \u0026quot;The nation will be stronger when these people are given access to STEM education and encouraged to become innovators. Our STEM enterprise will never reach its full potential until that happens. I\u0026#39;m proud to be part of this effort. We will find new ways to inspire all our nation\u0026#39;s young people, support them and encourage more of them to pursue amazing careers in STEM.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;STEM education is vital to everything we do at NASA. In recognition of this, I am proud to announce a new permanent STEM committee that will provide guidance to the NASA Advisory Council on how NASA can promote STEM-learning initiatives, \u0026quot; said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine. \u0026quot;We are committed to - and dependent upon - inspiring future generations of STEM leaders who will bring diversity of thought and perspective to NASA. Current and future STEM students will take us to the Moon, Mars, and beyond as we continue to explore our universe.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn support of the White House strategy, NSF is also announcing a $10 million commitment to its newly launched Data Science Corps, which will provide basic training in data science to existing workforces at the local, state and national levels, teaching new skills and offering new experiences.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENSF also expects to fund 200 internships of up to $55,000 for graduate students in fiscal years 2019 and 2020. 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The authors of the article note that middle school is a crucial period for students to engage with math and science because students begin to consider future professions more seriously during this time.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe STEM-ID courses, titled \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ampitup.gatech.edu\/curricula\/ms\/technology\u0022\u003ECarnival Tycoon, Flight of Fancy, and Robot Rescue\u003C\/a\u003E, were developed for students in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades, respectively. \u0026nbsp;The courses require students to engage with the engineering design process, collect and analyze data, and effectively communicate their ideas.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It is very important that students have a low-stress but highly engaging environment in which to practice their math and science skills,\u0026rdquo; said Dr. Marion Usselman, Principal Investigator on the AMP-IT-UP project. \u0026ldquo;The STEM-ID courses, taken alongside the core math and science courses, provide students with just such an experience.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBased on their analysis of student performance data on the state-level standardized math and science tests, the researchers found that students who enrolled in AMP-IT-UP engineering courses at least twice during middle school performed significantly better on the math and science tests than did students who never took these courses.\u0026nbsp; Students who had taken the courses also reported increased academic self-efficacy and a heightened interest in math and science.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFurther, middle school students reported in interviews that the skills they acquired in engineering courses prepared them to succeed in math and science classes, and that concepts that may be confusing in math class became more accessible once applied in engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This is a huge contribution to the K-12 engineering education literature,\u0026rdquo; said Dr. Meltem Alemdar, co-Principal Investigator for research on the AMP-IT-UP project.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This published article confirms our hypotheses that enabling students to practice their science and math skills within the context of\u0026nbsp;engaging middle school engineering classes can significantly benefit both their engagement in STEM and their\u0026nbsp;academic achievement.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBy: Rosemary Pitrone - CEISMC Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Researchers Found Enrollment in Middle School Engineering Courses Improves Students\u2019 Academic Achievement and Self-Efficacy"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA study conducted by Georgia Tech CEISMC researchers examining the impact of middle school engineering courses has been published in the International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science, and Technology. 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Lanman said she is \u0026ldquo;constantly amazed at the level of empathy, creativity, and engineering students put into their inventions.\u0026rdquo; Industry experts and Georgia Tech faculty also provide the students with feedback on how to improve their ideas.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis year, one of Lanman\u0026rsquo;s students invented \u0026ldquo;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/news\/k-12-inventure-prize-georgia-tech-winners-place-national-competition\u0022\u003EAutomatic Magnivision\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026rdquo; a gesture-controlled magnifying headset. \u0026ldquo;The magnifying visor raises and lowers with the motion of the head,\u0026rdquo; Lanman said, allowing users to maintain the position of their hands while working.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe student won first place in the middle school division of the K-12 InVenture Prize for his invention. He went on to receive an award at the National Invention Convention and Entrepreneurship Expo (NICEE).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELanman\u0026rsquo;s students also received awards at the K-12 InVenture Prize in 2017. One team invented mosquito-repelling laundry detergent and a portable, manual washing machine. Another group invented a flexible locker shelf called \u0026ldquo;Locker Hammock.\u0026rdquo; Both inventions went on to compete at NICEE.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, Lanman is a two-time winner of the K-12 InVenture Prize Top Middle School Teacher award.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I am so thrilled to have Dr. Kathie Lanman in our program,\u0026rdquo; said Roxanne Moore, Director of the K-12 InVenture Prize. \u0026ldquo;As a lead teacher, Kathie has helped facilitate professional development workshops for new invention teachers around the state. 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Noyce programs aim to increase the number of qualified science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teachers in underserved, or high-needs, schools.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe principal investigator is \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/about\/staffdirectory\/meltem-alemdar\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMeltem Alemdar\u003C\/a\u003E, CEISMC associate director. CEISMC research associate \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/about\/staffdirectory\/christopher-cappelli\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EChristopher Cappelli\u003C\/a\u003E and senior research scientist \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/about\/staffdirectory\/dr-jessica-gale\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EJessica Gale\u003C\/a\u003E are co-principal investigators. Research associate \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/about\/staffdirectory\/shaheen-rana\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EShaheen Rana\u003C\/a\u003E is also an author of the study.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe study examines how the characteristics of hundreds of Noyce programs across the country are associated with teachers\u0026rsquo; self-efficacy beliefs, the structure of their personal networks, and their retention in high-needs schools.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeacher participants completed a survey that asked specific questions about individual Noyce programs. This helped researchers identify different characteristics among the programs nationwide.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;If you went to a program in Minnesota, how is it different from one in Georgia?\u0026rdquo; Cappelli said. For example, some programs may have helped teachers learn to write journal articles or encouraged them to attend professional development sessions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUsing social network analysis methodology, the preliminary results showed that there is a correlation between how well programs address these components and the density of teachers\u0026rsquo; support networks. The findings indicate that teachers in high-needs schools have more densely connected networks than do former teachers and teachers not in high-needs schools.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers shared their pilot data at two different conferences this summer. The first was the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.insna.org\/\u0022\u003EInternational Network for Social Network Analysis\u003C\/a\u003E (INSNA) \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sunbelt.sites.uu.nl\/\u0022\u003ESunbelt Conference\u003C\/a\u003E. There, they were able to discuss their methodology with other experts in social network analysis.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The conference is very well-attended, very friendly, and provides great feedback for researchers in social network analysis to talk to each other about their work,\u0026rdquo; Alemdar said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers also attended the NSF \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.nsfnoyce.org\/noyce-summit-materials-2018\/\u0022\u003ENoyce Summit\u003C\/a\u003E. At the summit, attendees approached the researchers to share how a workshop Alemdar and Cappelli held there last year has helped them use social network analysis in their own research. Due to the positive response, the researchers plan to hold a more comprehensive workshop next year.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe preliminary results from Phase I provide a snapshot of early-career STEM teachers that shows the density of their networks and how likely they are to remain in a high-needs school. The researchers will continue with Phase II by conducting cognitive interviews with participants to validate the survey. Once the survey is finalized, it will be sent to a larger population of participants.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter completing both phases of this two-year grant, the researchers will write another grant to expand their use of the survey instrument. They hope to reach more teachers with the survey and collect data to improve how Noyce programs prepare STEM teachers for working in high-needs schools.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe survey will eventually be made public so that Noyce programs can adapt it for their own projects. In addition, the study will update and make publicly available the Noyce Teacher Fellow database.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMembers of the CEISMC Educational Research and Evaluation Group have also published several studies in journals this year. See below for a complete list of publications.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlemdar, M., Cappelli, C. \u003C\/strong\u003ECriswell, B., \u0026amp;\u0026nbsp;Ruston, G. (2018). Evaluation of a Noyce Program: Development of teacher leaders in STEM education,. Evaluation and Program Planning, 71, 1011.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlemdar, M., Moore, R.A., Lingle, J. A., Rosen, J, Gale, J., \u0026amp; Usselman, M. C\u003C\/strong\u003E. (2018). The impact of a\u0026nbsp;middle school engineering course on students\u0026lsquo; academic achievement and non- cognitive skills.\u0026nbsp;International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology (IJEMST), 6(4), 363-380. 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For the past three years he has partnered with VSU\u0026rsquo;s Office of Career Opportunities to hire VSU students as assistant teachers for the six-week program that takes place throughout June and July.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;While at VSU, I learned the true meaning of hard work and how to work with others that were different than me,\u0026rdquo; said Barnes, who is also a member of VSU\u0026rsquo;s Alumni Association Board and serves as president of the VSU Alumni Chapter of Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;It was while at VSU that I developed my love for youth programming through clubs and working for a local youth program in Valdosta. While in my master\u0026rsquo;s program, I learned grant writing skills, government budgeting and finance, and best human resources management practices. VSU definitely prepared me for the workforce. Through this internship, I hope to also help prepare our undergrads\u0026nbsp;for their next step in life.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe VSU interns supervised Horizons participants, developed and implemented project-based learning lesson plans, and assisted with hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities. They also assisted with swimming lessons that served to build confidence in the children.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The Horizons program has been a memorable experience that I will forever cherish,\u0026rdquo; said DaShon Walton, one of six VSU students hired for the 2018 program. Walton is a middle grades education major from Americus, Georgia, who expects to graduate in Spring 2019.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The scholars there are amazing, as well as the staff,\u0026rdquo; Walton said. \u0026ldquo;I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to connect with the scholars at the program and develop impactful relationships. This internship at Horizons has truly prepared me for what\u0026rsquo;s to come in my field.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMatthew Ramsay, a middle grades education major from Snellville, Georgia, who expects to graduate in Spring 2021, said the internship was \u0026ldquo;rewarding.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Every day I learned new things about teaching, relating to scholars, and how to create a productive classroom,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;The days went by fast, and I never really felt like I was at work.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKamryn Brantley, a communication sciences and disorders major from Powder Springs, Georgia, who expects to graduate in Fall 2020, said her own experiences as a child motivated her to apply for the internship.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;One reason\u0026nbsp;why I wanted to work with the program is because I\u0026#39;ve been in\u0026nbsp;the same shoes as the\u0026nbsp;scholars\u0026nbsp;\u0026mdash; as a\u0026nbsp;child, I\u0026nbsp;attended programs like\u0026nbsp;Horizons,\u0026rdquo; she said. \u0026ldquo;One thing\u0026nbsp;I love about the program is the field trips we got to take the scholars on. The scholars got to learn in more\u0026nbsp;than one way. With the campus of the program being in the heart of Atlanta, it opens so many\u0026nbsp;doors for so many different opportunities.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EErin Cole, a middle grades education major from Suwanee, Georgia, who expects to graduate in Fall 2018, said her classes at VSU prepared her to succeed at Horizons.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Throughout my years at VSU, I have learned different ways of teaching a class and a subject, as well as how to manage a classroom effectively,\u0026rdquo; she said. \u0026ldquo;Using those differentiation strategies allowed me to provide the scholars at Horizons with an enriching environment that supported and promoted inquiry, excitement, learning, and curiosity.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I believe in this program\u0026rsquo;s mission to educate children with high quality academics in an engaging summer environment. I know I made a difference in these children\u0026rsquo;s education and aided them in skipping the summer slide.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHorizons at Georgia Tech is committed to the development of the whole child through experiences that build problem-solving skills, foster awareness of community responsibility, instill respect for themselves and others, and encourage a lifelong interest in learning. 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Over time, FSOS has expanded its scope to include college tours.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFSOS is open rising to 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade GoSTEM students who wish to apply. GoSTEM is a collaboration between \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/publish.gwinnett.k12.ga.us\/gcps\/home\/public\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGwinnett County School District\u003C\/a\u003E that aims to strengthen the pipeline of Latino students into post-secondary STEM education.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMany students are the first generation in their families to consider college, so FSOS helps parents and students fill in the missing pieces of the college application process. For example, parents know that college visits are essential, but are often unsure where to begin. Additionally, most GoSTEM students are active in extracurricular activities but may lack the community service experience that colleges expect to see in well-rounded applicants.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe service aspect of FSOS allows students to address issues in their communities that they may not realize exist. This summer, students volunteered at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/acfb.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAtlanta Community Food Bank\u003C\/a\u003E and at local parks in Atlanta.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This year, students served four different nonprofit organizations over their two project days on the BeltLine,\u0026rdquo; said Ellen Bruenderman, Program Manager for Park Pride. \u0026ldquo;This was Atlanta BeltLine Partnership and Park Pride\u0026rsquo;s second year working with GoSTEM students, and we were once again very impressed with both their character and their work ethic.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe students provided maintenance assistance to the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/beltline.org\/about\/atlanta-beltline-partnership\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAtlanta BeltLine Partnership\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/parkpride.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPark Pride\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/treesatlanta.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ETrees Atlanta\u003C\/a\u003E, and the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.h4wpc.org\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHistoric 4th Ward Park Conservancy\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Once we finished our service, Ellen at Park Pride told us about the way the trail has helped the community \u0026ndash; the lights that are being installed, the cameras, and various other things,\u0026rdquo; said Emily Wright \u0026ldquo;One student was very curious about how to get a job helping with the Beltline project \u0026ndash; specifically an engineering job, laying the wires or helping with irrigation. He had a great conversation with Ellen about the opportunities and outlets he could use once he is in the midst of or finished with his engineering degree.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We had just visited \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.auburn.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAuburn University\u003C\/a\u003E the day prior where this student was very intrigued by the engineering program,\u0026rdquo; she continued. \u0026ldquo;It all came full circle Friday during that conversation\u0026mdash;the student saw an opportunity to help his community through work that he is passionate about and found a place to continue the education that will help him get there.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFSOS college tours provide students with the opportunity to explore universities both in and out of state that they may not have been able to visit otherwise. 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One way to impact our region, and in particular our state, is to engage with K-12 schools. These students are the next generation of thinkers and doers who will one day be responsible for upholding the principles of the Living Building Challenge. Georgia Tech\u0026#39;s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing\u0026#39;s (CEISMC)\u003C\/a\u003E Sabrina Grossman, Program Director in Science Education, and Mike Helms, CEISMC Research Scientist worked with Amanda Reding, a participant in the GIFT Program, to create an outreach curriculum pertaining to The Kendeda Building. This curriculum connects the State of Georgia\u0026rsquo;s teaching standards directly with biologically-inspired elements of the Living Building Challenge to help guide students\u0026rsquo; understanding of how nature and science can help solve the many challenges of achieving Living Building Challenge certification. By state standards into the lessons, this curriculum provides an easily accessible path for students across Georgia to \u0026ldquo;visit\u0026rdquo; the building without ever leaving their classroom.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EOvercoming Obstacles\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nElementary, middle, and high school teachers are faced with rigorous, state-mandated grade-level teaching requirements that they have to fulfill on an expedited time-table. This requirement makes it a challenge for educators to adopt a special lesson plan unless it directly connects with their mandated teaching requirements. Knowing this, Sabrina, Mike, and Amanda sifted through the volume of content pertaining to the Living Building Challenge and found connections to the state curriculum mandates. \u0026nbsp;The connections forged between the Living Building Challenge requirements and state requirements demonstrated the presence of the inherent biology and nature within The Kendeda Building.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EMaking The Kendeda Building Accessible to Students\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOne petal of the Living Building Challenge is Equity, and included within Equity is accessibility \u0026ndash;\u0026nbsp;or rather the ability for all to engage with and enjoy the building. The Kendeda Building is not only meant for Georgia Tech but for the entire Southeast. The classroom content produced by CEISMC, in keeping with the Equity Petal accessibility requirement, needed to be available to students across the state of Georgia. 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Eventually all grades from kindergarten through 12th grade will have a one-week long science lesson plan that directly connects grade level curriculum to the Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBecause these materials are available for teachers state-wide, students in rural Georgia who may never have the opportunity to travel to Atlanta will still be able to \u0026ldquo;visit\u0026rdquo; and engage with the Kendeda building!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EArticle provided by:\u003C\/strong\u003E Living Building Challenge\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EOriginal posting: \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/b.gatech.edu\/2Pv1dhK\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/b.gatech.edu\/2Pv1dhK\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Georgia Tech CEISMC to Create an Outreach Curriculum for The Kendeda Building."}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/livingbuilding.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EKendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design\u003C\/a\u003E will have an impact far greater than the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E community\u0026mdash;it is meant to transform the entire Southeastern United States. 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Hollis Innovation Academy. The group worked for the \u003Ca href=\u0022gatech.edu\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECEISMC\u003C\/a\u003E) as part of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/community\/hollis\u0022\u003Eacademy\u0026rsquo;s partnership\u003C\/a\u003E with CEISMC\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/community\u0022\u003ESchool and Community Engagement\u003C\/a\u003E program.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring the 2017-18 school year, the innovators-in-residence helped STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) teachers at Hollis integrate technologies such as robotics kits and 3D printers into their classrooms.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor example, Snelling helped teachers run their own printers. Snelling is an aerospace engineer and member of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/decaturmakers.org\/\u0022\u003EDecatur Makers\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026ldquo;We showed them not only how to use tools like \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.tinkercad.com\/\u0022\u003ETinkercad\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.onshape.com\/\u0022\u003EOnshape\u003C\/a\u003E to create designs,\u0026rdquo; he said, but also how to operate and use the printers in class and perform routine maintenance.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETierney, an undergraduate studying computer science at Georgia Tech, helped develop a class project for an Earth Science class. Using a seismograph she made out of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.knex.com\/\u0022\u003EK\u0026rsquo;NEX\u003C\/a\u003E pieces and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.hummingbirdkit.com\/\u0022\u003EHummingbird Robotics Kits\u003C\/a\u003E as a model, the students built their own devices. Because Tierney left the design to the students, \u0026ldquo;the seismographs all looked different, which was very cool,\u0026rdquo; she said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETierney also assisted the all-girls after-school program \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/technovationchallenge.org\/\u0022\u003ETechnovation\u003C\/a\u003E. She helped girls build their own apps using \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.appinventor.org\/\u0022\u003EApp Inventor\u003C\/a\u003E. In May, the students presented their apps to information technology and marketing professionals at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atlantapublicschools.us\/site\/default.aspx?PageType=3\u0026amp;ModuleInstanceID=67557\u0026amp;ViewID=7b97f7ed-8e5e-4120-848f-a8b4987d588f\u0026amp;RenderLoc=0\u0026amp;FlexDataID=65491\u0026amp;PageID=11943\u0022\u003EChick-fil-A\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech alum and civil engineer Arne worked with a Hollis STEM teacher to develop a robotics activity for fifth and sixth graders, similar to the Discovery network series \u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/battlebots.com\/\u0022\u003EBattleBots\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We came up with \u0026ldquo;SumoBots,\u0026rdquo; Arne said. It features two robots trying to push each other out of a ring. Unlike \u003Cem\u003EBattleBots\u003C\/em\u003E, this style of robotics does not damage the robots or require frequent replacement of parts. Students can use higher quality controllers, \u0026ldquo;rather than having to patch together cheaper parts that may not work,\u0026rdquo; Arne said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, Richards worked with the art teacher. A teaching artist herself, Richards learned that most K-12 students do not know how structures work. At Hollis, she assembled kits demonstrating cardboard construction techniques, which students applied to a project she likes to think of as \u0026ldquo;Art meets engineering.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Most of the houses in this neighborhood are craftsman bungalows,\u0026rdquo; Richards said. So she researched the craftsman movement and the features of typical craftsman houses. The art teacher presented the information to the students. Then, the students imagined what the houses could look like if they were renovated.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe students designed their renovations on architecture paper brought by two students from the Georgia Tech \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arch.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Architecture\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026ldquo;The kids really enjoyed drawing on that and working with the rulers,\u0026rdquo; Richards said. She saw that the students felt good about themselves when they managed to assemble and paint their cardboard houses according to their own vision.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAll four innovators-in-residence worked on a final project based on the film \u003Cem\u003EBlack Panther\u003C\/em\u003E. Inspired by the use of wearable technology in the fictional Kingdom of Wakanda, the project incorporated art, 3D printing, and coding.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We came up with this Wakandian fashion idea,\u0026rdquo; Richards said. She incorporated \u003Cem\u003EBlack Panther\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026rsquo;s use of West African symbols known as Adinkra by finding analogs for the six \u0026ldquo;Habits of Hollis\u0026rdquo; \u0026ndash; Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Empathy, Perseverance, and Self-Discipline.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn art class, the students used 3D-printed Adinkra stamps to transfer the symbols onto cloth panels. The panels were fashioned into costumes that incorporate brooches, which the students programmed to light up.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Cem\u003EBlack Panther \u003C\/em\u003Eproject encompassed cultural studies, design, and coding. \u0026quot;When you bring all that together, now you\u0026#39;re seeing a much more real-world example,\u0026rdquo; Snelling said. \u0026ldquo;Multidisciplinary types of work are becoming more and more common. The best websites have graphic designers \u0026mdash; so it\u0026rsquo;s not just code; it\u0026rsquo;s art. The more we build those kind of learning experiences, the more they directly translate into work you could be doing in the future.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERosemary Pitrone \u003C\/strong\u003E- CEISMC Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECEISMC is currently seeking four dynamic individuals for its 2018-19 Innovator-in-Residence cohort. If you are interested, please email your resume and a cover letter to Alba Gutierrez, Educational Outreach Manager, at \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:alba.gutierrez@ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ealba.gutierrez@ceismc.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Georgia Tech team helps integrate STEM in classrooms at M.R. Hollis Innovation Academy"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECEISMC partnership with M.R. 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Cheryl Wilder from \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.kennedyroadmiddle.education\/pages\/Kennedy_Road_Middle\u0022\u003EKennedy Road Middle School\u003C\/a\u003E and Kathy Duke from \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.rehobothroadmiddle.education\/pages\/Rehoboth_Road_Middle\u0022\u003ERehoboth Road Middle School\u003C\/a\u003E are seventh-grade life science teachers that received the chance to experience real-world research with \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ecogig.org\/\u0022\u003EECOGIG\u003C\/a\u003E (Ecosystem Impacts of Oil and Gas Inputs in the Gulf,) an organization founded by the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gulfresearchinitiative.org\/\u0022\u003EGulf of Mexico Research Initiative\u003C\/a\u003E after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010. The research was relevant not only for the teachers but also for their students, who have been studying AMP-IT-UP curriculum modules on the Gulf ecosystems.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe AMP-IT-UP (Advanced Manufacturing and Prototyping Integrated to Unlock Potential) program is a multi-year \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/nsf.gov\u0022\u003ENSF\u003C\/a\u003E Math and Science Partnership whose mission is to cultivate the next generation of creative science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) innovators. It is a collaborative partnership between Georgia Tech and Griffin-Spalding County Schools. The \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing\u003C\/a\u003E (CEISMC) has partnered with the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Mechanical Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E to design math and science modules that bring advanced manufacturing and STEM themes to middle and high school classrooms; for example, AMP-IT-UP teachers Duke and Wilder are teaching their seventh graders three modules on ocean ecology, two of which are based on ECOGIG research. Each module profiles a member of the Georgia Tech faculty, connecting students in Griffin to the cutting-edge research being done at Georgia Tech and at the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.uga.edu\/\u0022\u003EUniversity of Georgia\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;I was very excited about going,\u0026quot; said Wilder. \u0026quot;That was an opportunity of a lifetime \u0026ndash; just to be a part of that whole process. A lot of times [students] don\u0026#39;t get the science connection to the real world, and I\u0026#39;m hoping that through my experience, they\u0026#39;ll be able to see that this is going on in other parts of the world \u0026ndash; people are being impacted, the water is being impacted, the organisms in the sea are being impacted \u0026ndash; and what can be done about it,\u0026quot; shared Wilder. The teachers played an important role in collecting water samples on the cruise and gained firsthand experience with rosettes that measure the conductivity, temperature, and depth of water. \u0026nbsp;Duke shared: \u0026quot;My job was to collect water samples for \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.joyeresearchgroup.uga.edu\/people\/samantha-b-mandy-joye\u0022\u003EDr. Mandy Joye\u003C\/a\u003E, who is at the University of Georgia. We collected [samples] from the surface, from a halfway point, and from the bottom of the ocean; we froze some of those samples, and they were put in coolers and shipped to the university for her to start working on her research with those samples.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ocean.gatech.edu\/people\/dr-annalisa-bracco\u0022\u003EDr. Annalisa Bracco\u003C\/a\u003E, from the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.eas.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E at Georgia Tech, is a principal investigator for ECOGIG who partnered with CEISMC to design these AMP-IT-UP modules and organized for the teachers to join the cruise. \u0026ldquo;It is not easy to find space on those cruises to help with research, and it was a great opportunity for them because they have been teaching modules specifically on that subject,\u0026rdquo; said Bracco.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe teachers traveled to various sites throughout the Gulf, including to the GC600 site, which is a natural oil seep. According to Bracco, ECOGIG scientists, including \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ocean.gatech.edu\/people\/dr-joseph-montoya\u0022\u003EDr. Joe Montoya\u003C\/a\u003E at Georgia Tech, have found that there is increased biological activity in areas with natural oil seeps because the rising bubbles of oil also carry to the surface water that is rich in nutrients, which is beneficial to plankton. ECOGIG is able to measure the amount of productivity not only by measuring plankton but also by examining the amount of marine snow, or organic material, in that area; the amount of marine snow varies depending on proximity to natural seeps and seasons. \u0026ldquo;You can get it more in some seasons because you may have some Mississippi River water that contains a lot of nutrients from land, so the ocean gets fertilized, essentially,\u0026rdquo; said Bracco. While current measurements at GC600 are primarily from natural marine snow, polluting events such as the Deepwater Horizon oil spill can contribute to an increase in the phenomenon.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWilder described how going out to the different sites impacted her perspective on the Gulf of Mexico. \u0026ldquo;We went to three different sites, and it just blew my mind how you can go to one site and the water is pretty and blue, and go to another site and it is black,\u0026rdquo; said Wilder. \u0026ldquo;You could smell the oil and it was a very distinct odor,\u0026rdquo; she added. Both teachers were able to collect oil samples from the Taylor Energy Site, where there has been an ongoing oil spill since Hurricane Ivan in 2004 caused damage to the Mississippi Canyon 20-A production platform. Wilder and Duke plan to show the samples from the Taylor Energy Site to their students, who are even more excited about the classroom modules because of their teachers\u0026rsquo; experiences.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis cruise is an example of how AMP-IT-UP is connecting teachers and students in Griffin to innovative research outside of the school district. The teachers thanked AMP-IT-UP for providing such a unique experience for educators and for bringing new enthusiasm to the classroom. \u0026ldquo;The AMP-IT-UP program has been absolutely wonderful for me because it has made me look at the way I teach science. In this way, you present students with a problem and then they need to come up with a possible solution. They gather data and decide: maybe we could have done this a better way or another way. Equipment doesn\u0026rsquo;t always work; you don\u0026rsquo;t always get the samples you need. It\u0026rsquo;s not foolproof, so they\u0026rsquo;re learning that,\u0026rdquo; said Duke. She continued, \u0026ldquo;I want to thank the AMP-IT-UP program for making this opportunity available. Not many times do classroom teachers get to go and do something like this; we were doing research firsthand and it was so impactful to me, just how I think about what they\u0026rsquo;re doing \u0026ndash; their mechanical knowledge, their physics knowledge, their chemistry \u0026ndash; how it all works together. It was really, really awesome.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdvanced Manufacturing and Prototyping Integrated To Unlock Potential (AMP-IT-UP)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nis made possible by a grant from the \u003Cstrong\u003ENational Science Foundation\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/awardsearch\/showAward?AWD_ID=1238089\u0026amp;HistoricalAwards=false\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E(Award Number: 1238089)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBy Rosemary T. 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The White House announced the award on June 25. The recognition is the highest for excellence in teaching that is available to K-12 mathematics or science teachers in the U.S.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gtvault-my.sharepoint.com\/personal\/st154_gatech_edu\/Documents\/Attachments\/gatech.edu\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E graduate (BS \u0026rsquo;07 Management), Rykowski was a sixth-grade earth sciences teacher in 2012-15. She has been a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) teacher for grades 6-8 at Vickery Creek Middle School, in Forsyth County, Georgia, since 2016.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERykowski is an alumna of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/gift\u0022\u003EGeorgia Intern Fellowship for Teachers\u003C\/a\u003E (GIFT), which profoundly influenced her teaching.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGIFT is a program at Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics \u0026amp; Computing\u003C\/a\u003E (CEISMC). It pairs K-12 STEM teachers with science and engineering mentors for summer internships. The program\u0026rsquo;s goal is to give teachers real-world research and industry experience. It also assists educators in creating innovative lesson plans for STEM classes.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERykowski participated in the GIFT program in 2014. \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/faculty\/hesketh\u0022\u003EPeter Hesketh\u003C\/a\u003E of \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorge W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E was her mentor. From 2015 through 2017, Rykowski worked with \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/howard.ece.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EAyanna Howard\u003C\/a\u003E, at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ic.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Interactive Computing.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBecause of the GIFT experience, Rykowski shifted her teaching away from students having to memorize. Instead, she asks students to figure out how we know what we know. That shift \u0026ldquo;exemplifies CEISMC\u0026rsquo;s goal of empowering teachers to advance students\u0026rsquo; interest and readiness to excel in STEM,\u0026rdquo; said Bonnie Harris, director of GIFT.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen Rykowski noticed that students enjoyed arts-infused engineering lessons, she created an elective course: STEAM Generation, which combines arts, engineering, and computer science. More than 300 students in grades 6-8 have registered for the course for the 2018-19 school year.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERykowski also participated in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/funding\/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504995\u0022\u003EPRIME\u003C\/a\u003E, a sub-group cohort of the GIFT program funded by the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/\u0022\u003ENational Science Foundation\u003C\/a\u003E (NSF), where she learned computer programming. She now coaches two robotics teams at her school. She introduced her students to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scratch.mit.edu\/\u0022\u003EScratch\u003C\/a\u003E, an online coding platform, which her classes use for science projects.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I am so excited about this award. It is a huge vote for STEAM and the amazing work my students have created,\u0026rdquo; Rykowski said. \u0026ldquo;The partnership between NSF, Georgia Tech, and my classroom has made a huge impact. Kids get to see themselves as scientists and engineers who can solve exciting problems.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERykowski is also proud that her students consistently perform well on the end-of-year standardized test, the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gadoe.org\/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment\/Assessment\/Pages\/Georgia-Milestones-Assessment-System.aspx\u0022\u003EGeorgia Milestones\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAward recipients lead their communities in improving mathematics and science education. They receive a certificate signed by the President of the United States. They are invited to Washington, D.C., to participate in recognition events and professional development opportunities. They also receive a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERykowski has presented her lessons at multiple \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.georgiascienceteacher.org\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Science Teachers Association\u003C\/a\u003E Conferences and at the 2016 Woodruff Arts Center Educator Conference.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn 2016, Rykowski drew upon her GIFT lab experiences and consultations with her mentors to win the Paul A. Duke GIFT Action Plan Achievement First Place Award. She placed third in 2017. The annual award, presented at the End of Summer GIFT Program luncheon recognizes three outstanding teachers for converting their GIFT internships into lesson plans.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We are so proud when a GIFT teacher is recognized in this way.\u0026nbsp; It is a testament to their excellence in the classroom and leadership in STEM education,\u0026rdquo; said CEISMC Executive Director Lizanne DeStefano. \u0026ldquo;The GIFT program will continue to identify and support outstanding STEM teachers across the state of Georgia.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBy: Rosemary Pitrone - CEISMC Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Carrie Beth Rykowski Honed Her Science and Mathematics Teaching through CEISMC\u0027s GIFT Program "}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EScience teacher Carrie Beth Rykowski of Cumming, Georgia, is one of the 2018 recipients of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.paemst.org\/\u0022\u003EPresidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching\u003C\/a\u003E. 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Panelists hailed from a variety of fields, professional backgrounds and universities. They reflected on the film and discussed how figures in media can illuminate opportunities in STEM for young people.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.bettinalove.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDr. Bettina Love\u003C\/a\u003E, Associate Professor of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/coe.uga.edu\/directory\/departments\/educational-theory-practice\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EEducational Theory and Practice\u003C\/a\u003E at the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.uga.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EUniversity of Georgia\u003C\/a\u003E, was one of the panelists.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;\u003Cem\u003EBlack Panther\u003C\/em\u003E gives us a place to imagine,\u0026rdquo; Love said during the event. \u0026ldquo;And our imagination is our way \u0026mdash; our creativity is our way \u0026mdash; to fight oppression.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAudiences have praised \u003Cem\u003EBlack Panther\u003C\/em\u003E for its portrayal of Africans as scientific innovators. For example, the character Shuri is a young African woman and an accomplished inventor. She develops advanced technology, including the high-tech Black Panther suit worn by her brother T\u0026rsquo;Challa. The panel noted that representation through characters like Shuri fosters pride in African cultures and celebrates Black innovators in STEM.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPanel members also discussed how the film might have impacted them if it came out when they were in middle or high school. \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.idaewor.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHope Idaewor\u003C\/a\u003E, a first year M.S. student in the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/mshci.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHuman Computer Interaction\u003C\/a\u003E program at Georgia Tech, believes the story would have broadened her awareness of the creative aspects of STEM.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;[In middle school] I already kind of knew that I wanted to be in tech \u0026hellip; but I never necessarily had a sense of assurance of the direction I wanted to go into,\u0026rdquo; Idaewor said. \u0026ldquo;I think this movie would have given me an interesting narrative of \u0026hellip; what computer science can be: this kind of eccentric, playful, interesting space where you are allowed to explore different creative parts of computer science and technology.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIdaewor, who moved to the United States from Nigeria when she was young, spoke about the impact the film might have had on her cultural identity. \u0026ldquo;Especially going through middle school and high school, there was a sense of negativity that came from my peers about being Nigerian and being from Africa,\u0026rdquo; she said. \u0026ldquo;I think [this narrative] would have definitely given me a stronger sense of identity \u0026mdash; and also just a stronger ability to be confident in my culture and to celebrate my culture.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe panel further discussed media as an influential tool that shapes how students view themselves and their peers.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;In the K-12 space or the K-7 space, children are highly impressionable,\u0026rdquo; said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atlantapublicschools.us\/Page\/11952\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDr. Diamond Jack\u003C\/a\u003E, founding principal of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atlantapublicschools.us\/HollisInnovation\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMichael R. 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Films like \u003Cem\u003EBlack Panther\u003C\/em\u003E generate meaningful conversations that are important steps to making STEM education accessible to all.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWritten by: Rosemary Pitrone - CEISMC Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Discussion Panel Reflects on Black Panther"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThis spring, CEISMC hosted a discussion panel called \u0026ldquo;Representation Matters: Black Images in STEM\u0026rdquo; that followed a screening of \u003Cem\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt1825683\/\u0022\u003EBlack Panther\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E at Regal Atlantic Station. 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Winners from the K-12 InVenture Prize competition held at Georgia Tech earlier this year went on to compete at a national level at NICEE. The event provides an opportunity for young inventors and entrepreneurs in grades 3-12.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Lightning Shock Sticker\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMichael Muldoon is a 5th-grade student at Mount Bethel Elementary School in Marietta, Georgia. The need for a simple and inexpensive method of detecting an impact that may cause a concussion was brought to Michael\u0026rsquo;s attention after a friend was diagnosed with a concussion days after a blow to the head during a lacrosse match.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u0026ldquo;Lightning Shock Sticker\u0026rdquo; can be placed directly on the exterior of any sports helmet in the areas where an impact is most likely. If a player receives a hit to the head that has a g-force rating of roughly 95 g\u0026rsquo;s, the sticker will turn red, alerting the coach and player to the need for possible medical attention.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMichael was awarded 3rd place in the 5th-grade level category and the Sports, Games, Entertainment and Toys Award, presented by Chevron\u0026reg;. Michael said, \u0026quot;The convention was an experience I will never forget.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWater Heater Sensor\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe anode rod is a standard component of a water heater that protects the metal tank from corrosion. 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The sensor is triggered once it is exposed to water due to corrosion, alerting the homeowner to replace the anode rod.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;NICEE was a great experience because we were able to interact with other inventors,\u0026rdquo; said Sophia. \u0026ldquo;It was a big eye-opener, and I will definitely do it again next year.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe team of inventors was awarded the Home Technology, Smart Homes, Appliances Award, presented by Carrier\u0026reg;, the CAD Award, presented by Autodesk\u0026reg;, and the Patent Application Award, presented by WilmerHale\u0026reg;.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAutomatic Magnivision\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMany professions such as jewelers and surgeons perform precise tasks that require a magnifying visor for viewing small things. This is also true of hobbyists like Marc Van Zyl\u0026rsquo;s father who struggles to lower his magnifying glass visor into place while maintaining contact with the object he\u0026rsquo;s working on.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMarc, a 7th-grade student at JC Booth Middle School in Peachtree City, Georgia, invented a magnifying visor called \u0026ldquo;Automatic Magnivision\u0026rdquo; that is attached to a baseball cap that allows the user to lower the magnifying visor into place hands-free with a simple nod of the head. The system uses motion sensors and servo motors to position the visor into place. Marc was presented with the Technologies\/Wearables Award by THE STEMIE Coalition.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMarc said, \u0026ldquo;What I loved most about the InVenture Prize was that everyone I met was interested in my invention and had amazing ideas of how to improve my product and what I could do next.\u0026rdquo; He went on to say, \u0026ldquo;I really loved being given the opportunity to go to NICEE and meet other students with amazing ideas from all over the country.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKAT RAMM\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Kinesthetic Approach to Retraining Memory Muscle (KAT RAMM) was created by Isabella Parker, a 9th-grade student at Harrison High School in Powder Springs, Georgia. The 3-D printed device would aid in the rehabilitation of writing and communications motor skills in stroke victims and others with disabilities. Patients develop better coordination by tracing cut out words placed under the KAT RAMM while holding an attached tennis ball that improves the user\u0026#39;s grip on the tracing device. Isabella was awarded the Accessibility Award, presented by 3Doodler\u0026reg;.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHydraptor\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENoah Bruckner, Rishab Rao, and Alexandra Holdmeyer discovered a need for firefighters to be able to quickly connect a water hose to a fire hydrant to save time in situations where seconds count. Currently, firefighters need to rotate the hose connection many times to screw the hose into place. With the \u0026ldquo;Hydraptor\u0026rdquo; the connection can be made in seconds with a single turn and push.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe 10th-grade students from Walton High School in Marietta, Georgia envision a smaller version of the adaptor that can be used on a garden hose by consumers. 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The online event will be held online May 14th -21st at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/stemforall2018.videohall.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/stemforall2018.videohall.com\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe presentation, entitled \u0026ldquo;AMP-IT-UP Manufacturing Mathematics,\u0026rdquo; looks at how assembly line process control can be used to teach statistical measures of center and spread in 6th-grade math classes. In the 3-minute video, Ms. LaSondra Thrash-Harris, a teacher at Rehoboth Road Middle School, Griffin, Georgia, shares her reflections on how the one-week modules that have a problem-based inquiry pedagogy within a manufacturing context have impacted her students. The project is funded by the National Science Foundation (#1238089). The AMP-IT-UP Manufacturing Mathematics video can be directly accessed at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/stemforall2018.videohall.com\/presentations\/1119\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/stemforall2018.videohall.com\/presentations\/1119\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENow in its fourth year, the annual showcase will feature over 200 innovative projects aimed at improving STEM learning and teaching, which have been funded by the National Science Foundation and other federal agencies. During the weeklong, event researchers, practitioners, policy-makers, and members of the public are invited to view the short videos, discuss them with the presenters online, and vote for their favorites. 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A big reason for this growth was the focus on the arts, which offer creative ways for students to interact with difficult or abstract concepts. \u0026ldquo;I was proud to see every type of art involved. Music, drama, and visual arts are being used to teach mathematics, engineering, science, and computer science,\u0026rdquo; said Casey Bethel, Program Director for Campus and Community Coordination at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECEISMC\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech is rich with examples of research and instruction that combine STEM and art and is uniquely equipped to help advance STEAM education. 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The competition is modeled after the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/inventureprize.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech InVenture Prize\u003C\/a\u003E. It encourages elementary, middle school, and high school students to engage with invention and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts. The mission is to develop the next generation of engineers and entrepreneurs by making invention education accessible to all students and teachers across the state of Georgia.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo prepare for the competition, students are encouraged to immerse themselves in the engineering design process by identifying real-world problems and designing solutions that consider essential aspects of invention and design \u0026ndash; such as ethical issues, environmental sustainability, and marketability. Student teams first compete within their schools before advancing to the Georgia Tech event. Industry experts and Georgia Tech faculty judge the inventors and their inventions according to practicality, knowledge base, design-based thinking, creativity, marketability, social responsibility, enthusiasm and communication, and manufacturing.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJasmine Patel, Educational Outreach Coordinator at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECEISMC\u003C\/a\u003E, says inviting members of Georgia Tech faculty and the business community to engage with the young competitors makes a big impact on participants. \u0026ldquo;It gives the students a more meaningful experience,\u0026rdquo; Patel said, \u0026ldquo;because the feedback is not just from their classmates or their teachers; it\u0026rsquo;s from someone outside of whom they normally see every day. It feels more real to them.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERoxanne Moore, Director of the K-12 InVenture Prize, added: \u0026ldquo;Whether they win or not, the students are given very valuable feedback. It is really empowering having somebody who is an adult and who is successful in business tell you that your idea is a good one.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMore than 4,000 students from 22 Georgia counties participate in the K-12 InVenture Prize. In 2018, the program established a K-2 division to accommodate the growing participation among students in these grades. Eighty-nine teams advanced from school competitions to the K-12 InVenture Prize at Georgia Tech, where many young inventors enthusiastically shared their plans to continue pursuing STEM education.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYoung inventors Haleigh Bagwell and Reese McCarthy from Kelly Mill Elementary School voiced excitement for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics). \u0026ldquo;We have a class for gifted students every Thursday where we do different STEAM challenges,\u0026rdquo; Bagwell said. \u0026ldquo;Thursdays are always exciting because we have fun new projects to do.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;STEAM is important to us because we learn the four Cs \u0026ndash; creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking,\u0026rdquo; McCarthy said. \u0026ldquo;The four Cs are important because they help us think outside the box when we\u0026rsquo;re trying to solve our different challenges at school.\u0026rdquo; McCarthy said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBagwell and McCarthy applied those concepts to their invention, \u0026ldquo;Butter Butter Butter,\u0026rdquo; a device that distributes butter evenly through tubs of popcorn.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, Hana Awad from Meadowcreek High School drew upon her coding skills \u0026ndash; developed from interships \u0026ndash; to create her invention. \u0026ldquo;Linx\u0026rdquo; is a home security app for people who cannot afford expensive security systems. \u0026ldquo;This project got me really interested in mobile app design,\u0026rdquo; Awad said. \u0026ldquo;I would like to pursue the field as a possible eventual career.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELike Awad, Isabella Parker from Harrison High School also has long-term STEM goals. Parker invented \u0026ldquo;A Kinesthetic Approach to Muscle Memory.\u0026rdquo; It is a device to help individuals with dysgraphia \u0026ndash; the inability to write coherently \u0026ndash; and children who are learning how to write. \u0026ldquo;From a very young age I decided that I wanted to be a doctor, so I\u0026rsquo;m currently following the biomedical engineering track at Harrison,\u0026rdquo; Parker said. \u0026ldquo;I\u0026rsquo;m hoping to study biomedical engineering here at Georgia Tech.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EParker\u0026rsquo;s invention won second place in the high school division. She and the other K-12 InVenture Prize winners will qualify to represent the state of Georgia at the National Invention Convention \u0026amp; Entrepreneurship Expo (NICEE) later this year.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBy:\u0026nbsp;Rosemary Pitrone - CEISMC Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Young inventors in 89 teams from all over Georgia addressed real-world problems"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOn March 14, 2018, Georgia Tech hosted 89 elementary through high school teams in the K-12 InVenture Prize tournament. The competition promotes student engagement with the engineering design process and empowers participants to pursue their innovative ideas. 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The fair attracted Latino families from Atlanta and beyond to visit Georgia Tech. About 600 people from schools and colleges as far as southwest Georgia attended. Participants filled the Student Center with new and familiar faces \u0026ndash; each excited to learn about college and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) opportunities.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe fair is one of the major annual events hosted by GoSTEM. The program is a partnership between Georgia Tech and \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us\/\u0022\u003EGwinnett County Public Schools\u003C\/a\u003E. It was established to strengthen the pipeline of Latino students into post-secondary STEM education.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELCSF provides support and resources to Latino students and families through interactive workshops, information sessions, and discussion panels. \u0026ldquo;This event provides families with valuable information and resources to help promote and support the education of children, primarily in the Latino community,\u0026rdquo; said Director of the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/hispanicoffice.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EOffice of Hispanic Initiatives at Georgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E Jorge Breton. \u0026ldquo;It also makes attendees aware of the important role higher education \u0026ndash; and, more specifically, STEM fields \u0026ndash; play in today\u0026#39;s world.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor the 2018 LCSF, GoSTEM partnered with the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/paper.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ERobert C. 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Activities like the roundtable enabled young students to interact with role models and realize for themselves that attending college and pursuing STEM careers is possible for everyone.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;A lot of these students have never even thought about going to college; so for the kids enrolled in our programs, we open that door for them,\u0026rdquo; said Amanda Smith, Educational Outreach Coordinator at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECEISMC\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026ldquo;They are excited about it, and the parents see that excitement and want as much information as they can find to help their kids on that journey.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EInformation sessions and discussions covered various college- and STEM-related topics. GoSTEM\u0026rsquo;s partners from Gwinnett County Public Schools participated in these discussions in several ways.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELauren Nichols, a Georgia Tech alumna and chemistry teacher at Meadowcreek High School, took part in the first \u0026ldquo;STEM Career Conversations\u0026rdquo; panel, and Desiree Tallent, a school counselor at Lilburn Middle School, gave a presentation about helping students stay on track.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMany activities were conducted in Spanish and English. Programs were in English and Spanish. Spanish-speaking volunteers assisted in translations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe concluding event was a panel discussion involving Latino parents, students, and professionals. 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Bonnie Harris, Program Director of GIFT, explained why the program is so valuable for educators: \u0026ldquo;One of the most obvious benefits of participating in the GIFT program is that it allows a teacher an opportunity to get a hands-on experience themselves as to how, for example, math is used in high-level research, or how math is used in workplaces to solve problems.\u0026rdquo; She continued, \u0026ldquo;It puts teachers in a position to be more informative when kids ask that age-old question: \u0026lsquo;Why should I learn this?\u0026rsquo; \u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGIFT fosters teaching methods based on inquiry, problem solving, and real-world relevance. With the guidance of GIFT alumni, fellows use their summer experiences to create lesson plans conveying what they learned to their students; these plans are set in state and national standards and the program is approved by the Georgia Department of Education for Professional Learning Units (PLUs). Mr. Casey Bethel of New Manchester High School in Douglas County, who was named the 2017 Teacher of the Year in the state of Georgia, designed some of his lesson plans based on his experience as a GIFT intern in Dr. Raquel Lieberman\u0026rsquo;s biochemistry lab at Georgia Tech; his teaching lessons have since been published in The Journal of Chemical Education. He and Dr. Lieberman are also published in Nature magazine.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEven after an internship is completed, GIFT helps provide teachers with the tools they need to generate interest and excitement about STEM topics among students. \u0026ldquo;The program gives teachers a network that they otherwise oftentimes would not have,\u0026rdquo; explained Harris. This network creates new opportunities for students, because sponsors may visit classrooms as guest speakers or may loan GIFT teachers\u0026rsquo; schools equipment that is not ordinarily accessible to students. GIFT also benefits students through the Research, Experiment, Analyze, Learn (R.E.A.L.) program, which matches approximately 35-40 students from underrepresented populations in STEM education with GIFT teachers from their schools each summer, introducing them to professional STEM environments such as Georgia Tech research labs or Georgia businesses and institutions like the Candler Field Museum in Pike County.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe GIFT program continues to expand its reach beyond the Metro Atlanta area by partnering with local communities, businesses, and universities to create internship opportunities throughout the state of Georgia. Mr. Joseph \u0026ldquo;Cody\u0026rdquo; Moncrief from Valdosta Middle School, who was named the 2017 runner-up for Georgia Teacher of the Year, is a GIFT fellow who participated in an internship at Valdosta State University; the University of Georgia also offers GIFT placements in Athens, Tifton, and Griffin.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe GIFT program also benefits sponsors and mentors, who directly interview and hire interns after being sent qualified applications based on the internship descriptions they provide. \u0026ldquo;The benefit for sponsors is having a great worker who can complete a backburner task that should make things more efficient, without having to hire a consultant; so, the sponsor is getting a task accomplished that is going to make things better in the long run, and the teacher is getting hands-on experience,\u0026rdquo; said Harris. In the past, GIFT interns have developed training manuals for businesses and have examined efficiency measures to save companies money.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERecalling the 25th Anniversary of the GIFT Program, Amy Hutchins, Education and Training Manager at Georgia Power Company \u0026ndash; which has partnered with GIFT since the program\u0026rsquo;s inception \u0026ndash; shared why GIFT interns are so valuable to industries: \u0026ldquo;Every year, Georgia Power Company has had GIFT intern teachers in our company, and every year those teachers have brought with them their knowledge, their insights, their creativity, and a fresh perspective to key initiatives here at Georgia Power Company. That has resulted in better outcomes on behalf of our company and our customers.\u0026rdquo; GIFT sponsors also have the opportunity to share with educators the skills that industries will need in the future, allowing teachers to introduce the knowledge they gained to the hundreds of students they impact each year, and to encourage young students to consider pursuing careers in STEM fields.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe application process for the GIFT program is open now\u0026nbsp;and closes at the end of April. For more information about the GIFT program, visit \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/gift\u0022\u003Eceismc.gatech.edu\/gift\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nBy Rosemary Pitrone\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCEISMC Commununications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Program provides K-12 STEM teachers with paid summer internships"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Intern Fellowships for Teachers (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/gift\u0022\u003EGIFT\u003C\/a\u003E) program\u0026nbsp;provides\u0026nbsp;K-12 science, mathematics, and technology teachers with paid summer internships in university research laboratories and STEM industry workplaces. K-12 teachers can apply for the 2018 program now.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Program provides K-12 STEM teachers with paid summer internships."}],"uid":"28054","created_gmt":"2018-01-30 19:47:48","changed_gmt":"2018-02-20 19:35:47","author":"Steven Taylor","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2018-02-06T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2018-02-06T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"601640":{"id":"601640","type":"image","title":"GIFT - Georgia Intern Fellowship for Teachers","body":null,"created":"1517342249","gmt_created":"2018-01-30 19:57:29","changed":"1517342249","gmt_changed":"2018-01-30 19:57:29","alt":"GIFT - Georgia Intern Fellowship for Teachers 2018","file":{"fid":"229313","name":"28319695921_6af50da674_o copy.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/28319695921_6af50da674_o%20copy.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/28319695921_6af50da674_o%20copy.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":978882,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/28319695921_6af50da674_o%20copy.jpg?itok=rpLexviH"}}},"media_ids":["601640"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/gift","title":"GIFT"},{"url":"https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/","title":"CEISMC"}],"groups":[{"id":"598218","name":"K-12 Connection"},{"id":"361651","name":"Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC)"}],"categories":[{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"411","name":"CEISMC"},{"id":"270","name":"gift"},{"id":"176938","name":"Georgia Intern Fellowships for Teachers"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EShetundra Pinkston\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nEducational Outreach Manager, GIFT\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nGeorgia Intern-Fellowship for Teachers\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCEISMC\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia\u0026nbsp;Institute of\u0026nbsp;Technology\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOffice: 404.894.9143\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nEmail:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:gift@gatech.edu?subject=GIFT\u0022\u003Egift@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nWeb:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/gift\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/gift\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["gift@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"602423":{"#nid":"602423","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Metro Atlanta Area High School Students Participate in STEM Competition","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOn February 10,\u0026nbsp;2018, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECEISMC\u003C\/a\u003E hosted a Division C regional tournament for the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.soinc.org\/\u0022\u003EScience Olympiad\u003C\/a\u003E, a nationally recognized competition for enhancing science education and interest. The regional tournament took place at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E in the G. Wayne Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons, where 20 teams of high school students competed in 23 different age-related events emphasizing STEM applications throughout the day. The teams represented high schools from the Metro Atlanta area and competed in events that involved topics ranging from life science to engineering design. Some of the 2018 Division C events included: anatomy and physiology, herpetology, astronomy, thermodynamics, material science, forensics, Fermi questions, and experimental design.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAt the awards ceremony, the top three teams were awarded trophies, and the top two teams also received plaques. Tournament Director Tiarra Moore described the successful outcome of the competition. \u0026ldquo;As a novice Tournament Director for the 2018 Regional Science Olympiad Tournament, planning such a large and prestigious event was intimidating. However, I had a dynamic team of volunteers who made the event a success,\u0026rdquo; said Moore. She continued, \u0026ldquo;The competing teams were absolutely phenomenal, and I had a blast viewing the competition and watching the excitement on students\u0026#39; faces when they received their awards. I am very proud of all of the participants. Job well done!\u0026rdquo; All winning teams, listed below, will advance from regional to state to national competitions. The Division C Georgia \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gascioly.org\/regionals--state.html\u0022\u003EState Tournament\u003C\/a\u003E will be held in March.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EOverall Winners:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFirst place: Gwinnett School of Math, Science, and Technology Team 1\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESecond place: Walton High School Team 1\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThird place: Gwinnett School of Math, Science, and Technology Team 2\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFourth place: Walton High School Team 2\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFifth place: Wheeler High School Team 1\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E*Schools that advanced to compete at the state level: Gwinnett School of Math, Science, and Technology, Walton High School, Wheeler High School, and Woodward Academy.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBy Rosemary Pitrone - CEISMC Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"CEISMC hosts Georgia Tech Division C Atlanta regional tournament for 2018 Science Olympiad"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECEISMC\u003C\/a\u003E hosted a Division C regional tournament for the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.soinc.org\/\u0022\u003EScience Olympiad\u003C\/a\u003E, a nationally recognized competition for enhancing science education and interest. The regional tournament took place at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E in the G. 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The College of Sciences joins the celebration by inviting the perspectives of African-American colleagues through a two-part Q\u0026amp;A.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/about\/staffdirectory\/bonnie-harris\u0022\u003EBonnie Harris\u003C\/a\u003E is the program director of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/gift\/real\u0022\u003EGeorgia Intern-Fellowships for Teachers (GIFT)\u003C\/a\u003E program at CEISMC (Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing). The program is a collaborative undertaking of Georgia corporations and universities providing industry internships and research fellowships for K-12 teachers of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUnder Harris\u0026rsquo;s leadership, in 2012 GIFT received the inaugural \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.tagonline.org\/events\/stem-education-awards\/\u0022\u003ESTEM Education Award\u003C\/a\u003E from the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.tagonline.org\/\u0022\u003ETechnology Association of Georgia\u003C\/a\u003E for excellence in promoting STEM in Georgia. A few years later, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cos.gatech.edu\/hg\/item\/539531\u0022\u003ECasey M. Bethel was named 2017 Georgia Teacher of the Year\u003C\/a\u003E. Bethel is the first-ever GIFT teacher to receive this award.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAt CEISMC, Harris also manages the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/gift\/real\u0022\u003EResearch, Experiment, Analyze, Learn (R.E.A.L.) program\u003C\/a\u003E, which places high-school students in STEM-related research internships or business internships. She also oversees the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/siemens\u0022\u003ESiemens Region Six Annual Competition in Math, Science and Technology\u003C\/a\u003E, which attracts high-school student researchers from Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Puerto Rico.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShe serves on several civic boards and speaks widely on the subjects of teacher internships and the preparation of underrepresented students for STEM careers.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is the accomplishment you are proudest of so far?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOne of my favorite quotations is from the great German literary figure Johann Wolfgang von Goethe:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u0026ldquo;Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them to become what they are capable of being.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMy job as GIFT program director provides me opportunities to live this philosophy every day!\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI get to work with teachers desiring to be the best they can be. I get to see high-school students \u0026ndash; many of whom are minorities \u0026ndash; and our next generation of great scientists as if they were already what they are capable of becoming.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFacilitating opportunities for teachers, students, and future scientists to showcase their skills and accomplishments is what I am proudest of. Doing so is all about potential and what can be!\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat does Black History Month mean to you?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nI grew up during an era when the contributions and accomplishments of black Americans were seldom acknowledged. For me, Black History Month represents an opportunity to both inspire and educate: to inspire those who question their abilities and to educate those who remain uninformed about black Americans\u0026rsquo; contributions in all endeavors throughout our country\u0026rsquo;s history.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Program director at CEISMC reflects on Black History Month"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFebruary is Black History Month, a special time set aside to celebrate the contributions of African Americans. 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Maureen Rouhi, Ph.D.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDirector of Communications\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCollege of Sciences\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["maureen.rouhi@cos.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"602294":{"#nid":"602294","#data":{"type":"news","title":"African American Accomplishments Celebrated","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOn Jan. 18, 2018, \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E held its sixth annual \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/news\/mlk-sunday-supper-tradition-georgia-tech-marks-sixth-year\u0022\u003EMLK Sunday Supper\u003C\/a\u003E in the Bill Moore Student Success Center. Sirocus Barnes, Program Director for \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECEISMC\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/horizons\u0022\u003EHorizons at GT\u003C\/a\u003E, first brought the event to Tech\u0026rsquo;s campus after he attended a Sunday Supper in Chicago in 2012. The gatherings, which are part of a national program organized by \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.pointsoflight.org\/\u0022\u003EPoints of Light\u003C\/a\u003E, provide an uncommon setting for people of many different backgrounds to come together over a meal and engage in meaningful, judgment-free conversations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;One thing I love about the Sunday Supper is that there are not many times when you can get staff, faculty, and students together to discuss things that are relevant to our political climate and our campus culture,\u0026rdquo; said Barnes. \u0026ldquo;It creates opportunities for real, authentic conversations where it is a very safe place to agree, to disagree, or to push back on different thoughts. I think that is very powerful, with people coming from varying backgrounds \u0026ndash; be it racial backgrounds, be it economic backgrounds, be it educational backgrounds,\u0026rdquo; he continued.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Sunday Supper was held as one of Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/diversity.gatech.edu\/mlk-celebration-events\u0022\u003EMLK Celebration Events\u003C\/a\u003E, and aligned its conversations with the 2018 MLK Celebration theme, \u0026ldquo;Actualizing the Dream: The Future of Nonviolent Political Protest.\u0026rdquo; Dean Jacqueline Royster moderated the discussion, and faculty members from various schools across campus led table conversations to ensure that the occasion remained a safe and productive space.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;One of the reasons I chose to go more of a faculty-led route is because \u0026ndash; with everything going on today regarding political protest and discussing if they are valid or not valid \u0026ndash; I didn\u0026rsquo;t want to open up such a serious conversation and not have skilled facilitators. The faculty members, along with Dean Royster as the moderator, did a wonderful job of facilitating those conversations,\u0026rdquo; said Barnes.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis year\u0026rsquo;s Sunday Supper stood out from previous ones because of its focus on moving beyond the conversations had at the table. Barnes praised Dean Royster for her role as a moderator; she highlighted some of the key issues discussed, then encouraged participants to turn their conversations into actions. Additionally, Barnes explained how awareness of the upcoming 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.\u0026rsquo;s assassination affected the Sunday Supper conversations: \u0026ldquo;One reason that played a significant role is because we started our campus-wide MLK Celebration with our keynote lecturer Joy-Ann Reid; she laid a very strong foundation and framework for this ideal of nonviolent political protest. In her talk, she focused on the history of what Dr. King was doing there in Memphis, so having such a strong keynote speaker starting our MLK celebrations off with such a strong message really contributed to the conversations that were had at the Sunday Supper.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe MLK Sunday Supper also serves as an opportunity to discuss the accomplishments of African Americans leading up to Black History Month in February. Barnes discussed some of the reasons why Black History Month is so important to him: \u0026ldquo;I think Black History Month is basically America\u0026rsquo;s history; there are so many accomplishments that African Americans or black people have made to this country and to this world that I believe sometimes people just do not know about \u0026ndash; so, I do like the idea of there being a dedicated time where we can focus on that,\u0026rdquo; said Barnes. He added, \u0026ldquo;One thing I am always cautious of is sometimes people only focus on Black History Month starting at slavery, but black history and the things that black people have contributed to society go well beyond slavery. That is important to me, that people recognize that Black History Month and the celebration of the accomplishments of black people \u0026ndash; and black people accomplishing things in this world \u0026ndash; did not start at slavery or after slavery, but goes well beyond,\u0026rdquo; he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELike the Sunday Suppers, Black History Month provides a designated time to reflect on the accomplishments of visionaries like Martin Luther King Jr. and to continue to move forward with their work. 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The gathering evokes Sunday dinners of yore, when two or more generations of family and friends shared a comforting meal. It was a time to exchange stories, learn family histories, and discuss current events or concerns.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EConceived by the volunteer organization \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.pointsoflight.org\/blog\/2014\/02\/27\/not-your-usual-sunday-supper\u0022\u003EPoints of Light\u003C\/a\u003E, the Sunday Suppers take place around MLK Day each year. 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Since 2014, the event has become a part of Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/engage.gatech.edu\/content\/mlk-day-service-sunday-supper\u0022\u003EMLK celebration events\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBarnes continues to secure funding and facilitators for the event. Sponsors include CEISMC and the College of Sciences. Barnes works with the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.diversity.gatech.edu\/mlk-celebration\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech MLK Celebration Planning Committee\u003C\/a\u003E to connect the supper to the annual theme, which is \u0026ldquo;Actualizing the Dream: The Future of Nonviolent Political Protest\u0026rdquo; for 2018.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cblockquote\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe gathering evokes Sunday dinners of yore, when two or more generations of family and friends shared a comforting meal.\u0026nbsp;It was a time to exchange stories, learn family histories, and discuss current events or concerns.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECollege of Sciences Dean and \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.sutherlandchair.cos.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ESutherland Chair\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E \u003C\/em\u003EPaul M. Goldbart has served as a facilitator in these suppers and looks forward participating in this year\u0026rsquo;s event. \u0026ldquo;I suspect that everyone who gathers for these suppers comes away feeling as I do: reenergized to fulfill our community\u0026rsquo;s commitment to the full embrace and celebration of diversity,\u0026rdquo; Goldbart says. \u0026ldquo;I imagine that these feelings will be even more pronounced this year, as we move toward the 50th anniversary of Dr. King\u0026rsquo;s assassination.\u0026rdquo;\u003Cem\u003E \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMLK Sunday Supper is a unique event that brings staff, faculty, and students together toward Martin Luther King Jr.\u0026rsquo;s vision of a society where skin color is not a factor in how people are treated.\u0026nbsp; \u0026ldquo;Meaningful conversations about serious issues facing our world, country, and community are important,\u0026rdquo; Barnes says. \u0026ldquo;I am thankful that the MLK Sunday Supper allows our campus community and opportunity to have those conversations.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis year\u0026rsquo;s MLK Sunday Supper will take place on Thursday, Jan. 18, 6-8 PM, at the Bill Moore Student Success Center. 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Taylor\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCommunications Manager\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCEISMC\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCollege of Sciences\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nGeorgia Institute of Technology\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n817 W. 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Once placed, some teachers may find that the challenging learning environment, lack of resources, diminished curriculum support, or remote school location hampers their ability to thrive. They may decide to relocate to a different school or switch to another career.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt is uncommon for Noyce teachers to renege on their four-year commitment. Nevertheless, this study seeks to understand how colleagues, school administrators, mentors, and others in their support system or social network affect the teachers\u0026rsquo; ability or desire to continue to work in a high-needs environment.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMany factors affecting a new teacher\u0026rsquo;s decision to change career come in play in the first few years on the job. The Noyce program aims to help new teachers succeed. For this reason, the study population includes only early-career teachers or those who have taught full-time for five years or less. These teachers graduated from a Masters of Arts in Teaching program between 2011 and 2016.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe study will also analyze whether a teacher\u0026rsquo;s belief in their ability to teach a subject well or achieve a goal helps Noyce teachers remain in their assigned schools, where this self-efficacy comes from, how it is acquired, and its relationship to teachers\u0026rsquo; networks.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Through this study, CEISMC will be filling an important gap in the literature about teacher retention in high-needs schools,\u0026rdquo; says Meltem Alemdar, the study\u0026rsquo;s principal investigator, CEISMC associate director, and senior research scientist. \u0026ldquo;Social network analysis is a very useful method to study the dynamics of people\u0026rsquo;s interactions. We have been using it in some small studies, and we are excited to work with large data sets.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe study will develop a validated survey of teacher personal networks. The goal is to use the survey to guide the orientation and training of new participants to the Noyce programs to better prepare them for their role as STEM teachers in high-needs schools. In addition, the study will update the Noyce Teacher scholar database, which will be publicly available through the study\u0026rsquo;s website.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis will be the first major grant for Research Associate Christopher Cappelli, who is a co-principal investigator. He looks forward to being a part of this project and using his skills in coding, modeling, and analyzing data. Shaheen Rana, a research associate at CEISMC, will do literature reviews, survey development, and data collection.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s exciting to bring together all the different interests and expertise we have and figure out how those fit together,\u0026rdquo; says Jessica Gale, the study\u0026rsquo;s co-principal investigator and CEISMC research scientist.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis exploratory study is funded by the National Science Foundation award # 1660597. You can learn more and read the study abstract at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/awardsearch\/showAward?AWD_ID=1660597\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/awardsearch\/showAward?AWD_ID=1660597\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBy Steven L. 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Funded by NSF, the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/app.nsfnoyce.org\/\u0022\u003ERobert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program\u003C\/a\u003E recruits and prepares highly effective K-12 STEM educators to teach in high-needs schools\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"CEISMC receives NSF grant to study the role of social networks and self-efficacy in teacher retention at high-needs schools."}],"uid":"28054","created_gmt":"2017-08-16 20:03:40","changed_gmt":"2017-08-18 10:51:36","author":"Steven Taylor","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2017-08-16T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2017-08-16T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"594550":{"id":"594550","type":"image","title":"CEISMC Receives NSF Grant to Examine Factors Influencing Teacher Retention","body":null,"created":"1502916101","gmt_created":"2017-08-16 20:41:41","changed":"1502919396","gmt_changed":"2017-08-16 21:36:36","alt":"CEISMC Receives NSF Grant to Examine Factors Influencing Teacher Retention Photo by Steven L. 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said instructional coach and robotics mentor Mandy Collins.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I think it\u0026rsquo;s a fun learning experience, fun to have hands-on learning, how to build stuff, make stuff,\u0026rdquo; said student Nick Perdue.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents at Meadowcreek High School also get to do just that at their new \u0026ldquo;makerspace\u0026rdquo; that opened at end of last school year.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe new labs let students use real-life materials to solve real problems, beyond just sitting in a classroom and taking notes.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;So coming into school the first day the students will have the opportunity to actually do what they learn, to solve real life problems,\u0026rdquo; said Meadowcreek principal Tommy Welch. \u0026ldquo;This space provides that opportunity and encourages innovation in our students.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe goal with the robotics and all the STEM education is to get students more engaged, using teamwork, and make learning more relevant to the problems students face outside of the schools in their own communities.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":"","uid":"28054","created_gmt":"2017-08-08 15:57:55","changed_gmt":"2017-08-08 16:03:45","author":"Steven Taylor","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","publication":"International Opportunity","field_article_url":"","publication_url":"http:\/\/www.wsbtv.com\/news\/local\/gwinnett-county\/robotics-class-expands-to-more-gwinnett-county-students\/584068257","dateline":{"date":"2017-08-07T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2017-08-07T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"594182":{"id":"594182","type":"image","title":"Gwinnett County\u0027s STEM program","body":null,"created":"1502208102","gmt_created":"2017-08-08 16:01:42","changed":"1502208102","gmt_changed":"2017-08-08 16:01:42","alt":"Gwinnett County\u0027s STEM program Photo by - Steve Gehlbach WSB News","file":{"fid":"226467","name":"wsbtv.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/wsbtv.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/wsbtv.png","mime":"image\/png","size":1093884,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/wsbtv.png?itok=wPzrUevE"}}},"media_ids":["594182"],"groups":[{"id":"361651","name":"Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC)"},{"id":"445881","name":"Georgia FIRST LEGO League"},{"id":"257071","name":"GoStem English"},{"id":"257081","name":"GoStem Spanish"}],"categories":[{"id":"152","name":"Robotics"}],"keywords":[{"id":"411","name":"CEISMC"},{"id":"174412","name":"Meadowcreek High School"},{"id":"667","name":"robotics"},{"id":"175111","name":"Makerspace"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"592694":{"#nid":"592694","#data":{"type":"news","title":"GoSTEM Provides Unique Mentorship Experience","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ESometimes it is homework help, college preparation, or career and life counseling that brings students into mentorship circles. For undergraduate student Juan Turcios, the idea of mentoring has resonated with him even before he enrolled at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAt the suggestion of his physics teacher, Turcios joined the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gostem.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGoSTEM\u003C\/a\u003E cohort as a junior at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.meadowcreekhigh.org\/\u0022\u003EMeadowcreek High School\u003C\/a\u003E. GoSTEM, a collaborative initiative spearheaded by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing\u003C\/a\u003E (CEISMC), focuses on expanding science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education resources for the Latino community at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/publish.gwinnett.k12.ga.us\/gcps\/home\/public\u0022\u003EGwinnett County Public School District\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThrough GoSTEM, Turcios received a mentor who encouraged him to work hard in his classes and aim to enroll in college after graduating high school. \u0026ldquo;Growing up, I didn\u0026rsquo;t have long-term goals,\u0026rdquo; he said, \u0026ldquo;but my mentor walked me through my college and scholarship applications.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETurcios kept pace with his studies, ultimately replacing his time on the soccer field with time in the library. His hard work paid off, and he enrolled in \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.kennesaw.edu\/\u0022\u003EKennesaw State University\u003C\/a\u003E in 2013 before transferring to Georgia Tech in 2016. And with the transition from high school to college, the transition from mentee to mentor became his next step. To date, Turcios has tutored over fifteen middle and high school students as a GoSTEM mentee.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThroughout the whole process, he has worked with students with talent, intelligence, and stellar grades. However, a lack of ambition or motivation can keep even the best of students from reaching their potential. \u0026ldquo;Some students have the grades but have no drive. Others do not know how to use their tools,\u0026rdquo; Turcios said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHowever, he hopes that providing high school students with mentors will provide a breadth of reality to accessing higher education and a range of career options. \u0026ldquo;If students see someone they can relate to perform well in classes and go the extra mile, maybe they will believe that they can too,\u0026rdquo; he says.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen asked about the most difficult aspects of mentoring, he mentions of times when a lack of documentation drives a student away from desiring a higher education. But these situations do not stop him from trying to provide the best advice and help he can give. Turcios believes that mentors are more than marathon members who pass the baton. Rather, he hopes that the students he has mentored will surpass his achievements, which are many.\u0026nbsp; He is a currently a member of the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gt-shpe.org\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers\u003C\/a\u003E (SHPE). He had previously served as secretary for the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.shpe.org\/\u0022\u003ESHPE\u003C\/a\u003E chapter at Kennesaw State.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELooking forward to the summer, Turcios\u0026rsquo; future plans include an internship at Carrier Transicold in Athens, Georgia. This will be his third internship with the company, where he will focus on product engineering. Even though he does not plan on graduating until next year, he already has set his sights on furthering his education by pursuing an MBA or Masters.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs he advances in his career path, Turcios states that he still has mentors who encourage him and provide him advice. Developing these relationships while continuing to coach his students has allowed him to be on both sides of unique relationships that can last a lifetime.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBy Sabiha Runa - CEISMC Communications\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTranslated by Marc de Cea Falco and Analia Rao\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"As both a mentor and a mentee, Georgia Tech undergraduate takes perspective on career goals and education ambition"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe GoSTEM program provides a unique mentorship experience for Gwinnett County Public students. Georgia Tech senior and mechanical engineering student Juan Turcios has experienced both sides of this unique relationship: as a mentee and a mentor. 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In another lab, middle schoolers use vegetable oil to simulate an oil spill cleanup operation at sea. Outside, students control underwater, remotely operated vehicles.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThese are a few examples of project-based learning featured in this year\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/stemforall2017.videohall.com\/p\/948\u0022\u003Evideo\u003C\/a\u003E that the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ampitup.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EAMP-IT-UP\u003C\/a\u003E project submitted to the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/stemforall2017.videohall.com\/\u0022\u003E2017 National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM for All Video Showcase\u003C\/a\u003E: Research and Design for Impact. Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ECenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing\u003C\/a\u003E (CEISMC)\u0026nbsp;implements AMP-IT-UP.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe AMP-IT-UP video joined 170 others in the online showcase, held online on May 15-22, 2017. It was recognized as one of 18 entries for the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/stemforall2017.videohall.com\/presentations#\/winners\/id=jc\u0022\u003EFacilitators\u0026rsquo; Choice\u003C\/a\u003E award.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe showcase invited submissions of videos running three-minutes or less about \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/nsf.gov\/\u0022\u003ENSF\u003C\/a\u003E-funded projects that seek to improve STEM learning and teaching. The videos should provide details about the need that inspired the project, the intervention or innovation that addresses the need, and the impact of the project.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe video features students and teachers from \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.carverroadmiddle.education\/pages\/Carver_Road_Middle\u0022\u003ECarver Road Middle school\u003C\/a\u003E in Griffin, Georgia, where the curriculum that AMP-IT-UP developed is being piloted. Students are shown engaging in AMP-IT-UP activities that focus on engineering design, foundational math skills, and science practices that promote evidence-based decision-making, as well as inspire academic engagement.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring the showcase, principal investigators, administrators, researchers, and the public viewed the videos, engaged in discussions, and voted for the videos that most effectively conveyed the creative work of NSF-funded programs.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The video showcase provides a wonderful opportunity to explore the breadth of educational work funded by NSF and to make connections with other researchers and educators,\u0026rdquo; said CEISMC Associate Director and AMP-It-Up Co-Principal Investigator \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/about\/staffdirectory\/marion-usselman\u0022\u003EMarion Usselman\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026ldquo;We hope that legislators and policymakers in Washington got an opportunity to view them. Many are truly inspiring.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECEISMC Educational Outreach Coordinator \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/about\/staffdirectory\/will-jimerson\u0022\u003EWill Jimmerson\u003C\/a\u003E and CEISMC Research Associate \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/about\/staffdirectory\/jayma-koval\u0022\u003EJayma Koval\u003C\/a\u003E produced the video. Koval also served as a presenter during the showcase. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;AMP-IT-UP is a large project that incorporates curriculum across many classes and grade levels,\u0026rdquo; Koval said. \u0026ldquo;The video showcase gave us the opportunity to highlight some of the many components of the project. We are very honored to be one of this year\u0026rsquo;s recipients of the Facilitators\u0026rsquo; Choice award.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EScenes from Carver Road Middle School were shot by Ben Brumfield, senior science writer at Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Institute Communications and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/about\/staffdirectory\/steven-taylor\u0022\u003ESteven Taylor\u003C\/a\u003E, CEISMC\u0026rsquo;s communications manager, who also served as video editor. CEISMC\u0026rsquo;s Cameron Schriner narrated.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAMP-IT-UP is a five-year NSF Math and Science Partnership that CEISMC implements in collaboration with its core partners,\u0026nbsp;the George W. 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The shelf consists of suction cups and fabric. The fabric gives the shelf the flexibility to fit neatly in most lockers, while the suction cups allow the shelf to attach firmly to the interior walls.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBarry is in grade 8 at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.fcboe.org\/Domain\/17\u0022\u003EJ.C. Booth Middle School\u003C\/a\u003E, in Fayetteville, Georgia. She also won a Best Log Book Award, the Household Organization industry award, and the coveted \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.stemie.org\/stanley-black-decker-awards-locker-hammock-innovative-award\/\u0022\u003EStanley Black \u0026amp; Decker Most Innovative Award\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It was such an amazing experience to be surrounded by so many talented young inventors from all across the country,\u0026rdquo; says Kathie Lanman, a teacher in Barry\u0026rsquo;s school. \u0026ldquo;The entire event was a wonderful celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship. It inspired me to strive towards developing my students into becoming the innovators of the future.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAja Weary\u003C\/strong\u003E won first place in the grade 9-12 category for her \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.rockdalenewtoncitizen.com\/news\/school\/magnet-student-s-invention-heading-to-national-expo\/article_52ce0dca-770a-552b-85fd-3a3f0d909b2b.html\u0022\u003EHead-Safe Headphones\u003C\/a\u003E. She designed these headphones to help people on the autism spectrum who might be afraid of loud noises enjoy events such as fireworks displays.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHead-Safe Headphones have a higher noise reduction rating than comparable products. They create a calming environment by allowing the user to listen to music at a safe volume.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWeary is a senior at the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/magnet.rockdaleschools.org\/\u0022\u003ERockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology\u003C\/a\u003E in Conyers, Georgia. She also won a Best Log Book Award.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEvan Smith\u003C\/strong\u003E won the Earth and Geoscience Award for Alternative Oil Spill Clean-Up. This alternative proposes using basalt-based filtration systems \u0026ndash; made from cost-effective materials \u0026ndash; to clean up spills in streams, ponds, lakes, and oceans. Smith is in grade 11 at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.forsyth.k12.ga.us\/site\/default.aspx?domainid=1938\u0022\u003ENorth Forsyth High School\u003C\/a\u003E in Cumming, Georgia.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The experience at the national competition was amazing,\u0026rdquo; says John S. Brock, a teacher in Smith\u0026rsquo;s school. \u0026ldquo;The support from Georgia Tech for all the Georgia participants could not have been any more complete and thoughtful. The excitement in the patent office was palpable. This competition supports the kids, our future.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBarry, Weary, and Smith qualified to compete in NICEE by winning in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/news\/invention-competition-draws-k-12-students-georgia-tech\u0022\u003E2017 K-12 InVenture Challenge @ Georgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E. 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The soles snap on and off of the shoe, enabling the wearer to use different cleats and bottoms for various sports.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMiddle School Awards\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFirst Place:\u003C\/strong\u003E Locker Hammock - JC Booth Middle School - Grade 8 - Fayette County\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeam Members: Katie Barry, Olivia Quern, and Esther Ofielu\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeacher: Kathleen Lanman\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nAward sponsored by Georgia Centers of Innovation\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELocker Hammock is a redesign of the standard locker shelf. The shelf consists of suction cups and fabric. 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Let\u0026rsquo;s Deet can also be applied to clothes or mosquito nets for an added layer of protection from insects.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHigh School Awards \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EFirst Place\u003C\/strong\u003E: Oil Spill Cleanup Improvement - North Forsyth High School - Grade 11 - Forsyth County\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nInventor: Evan Smith\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeacher: John S. 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An external component transmits amplified ultrasonic waves, which are received via an ultrasonic piezoelectric transducer within the pacemaker, which charges the battery.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESpecialty Awards\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIronCAD Award:\u003C\/strong\u003E Xtendlet - Flat Rock Middle School - Grade 8 - Fayette County\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeam Members: Ashton Mobley, Mohammed-Faiz Ali Khan, and Thomas Bryan\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTeacher: Monica Reckley\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nXtendlet is a cord that lengthens the reach of electrical outlets by up to 25 feet. 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His work has appeared in journals and national conferences, including those by the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.asee.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAmerican Society for Engineering and Education\u003C\/a\u003E (ASEE), the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAssociation for Career and Technical Education\u003C\/a\u003E (ACTE), and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iteea.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EInternational Technology and Engineering Educators Association\u003C\/a\u003E (ITEEA).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nIn addition, Rosen served as conference host and organizer for the 2016 \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.getea.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Engineering and Technology Education Association\u003C\/a\u003E (GETEA) annual conference. He was named the 2013 \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gatsa.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia TSA\u003C\/a\u003E volunteer of the year. Rosen takes an active role in education policy through partnering with the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gadoe.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Department of Education\u003C\/a\u003E to update standards related to technology courses.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThese are some of the reasons that ITEEA bestowed upon Rosen a Special Recognition Award for Performance of Outstanding Service to the Association and Profession in Technology and Engineering Education at its \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iteea.org\/ITEEA_Conference_2017.aspx\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E79th annual conference\u003C\/a\u003E, in Dallas, Texas.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It is always an honor and pleasure for ITEEA to recognize those professionals, including teachers and students, who go the extra mile in their commitment to excellence in the profession and their teaching and learning environments,\u0026rdquo; ITEEA President Edward Reeve said. \u0026ldquo;As president of ITEEA, I am always proud to interact and be associated with these individuals.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAt CEISMC, Rosen has served on two multi-million-dollar National Science Foundation (NSF) grants that focus on improving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning through problem-based curriculums.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs co-principal investigator for the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ampitup.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAdvanced Manufacturing and Prototyping Integrated to Unlock Potential\u003C\/a\u003E (AMP-IT-UP) NSF grant, Rosen has developed middle school technology courses that combine entrepreneurial thinking with engineering design, science, and math skills. Results show that students participating in the course, especially for more than one year, have higher math and science scores on \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gadoe.org\/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment\/Assessment\/Pages\/Georgia-Milestones-Assessment-System.aspx\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Milestone\u003C\/a\u003E tests.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWritten by: \u003C\/strong\u003ESteven Lee Taylor \u0026ndash; CEISMC Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"International Technology and Engineering Association honors CEISMC program director for outstanding service. 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Barnes is the director of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/horizons\u0022\u003EHorizons at Georgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E program at the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ECenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing\u003C\/a\u003E (CEISMC).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHorizons at Georgia Tech provides summer learning experiences to underserved K-12 students and supports them and their families during the school year. Through Barnes\u0026rsquo;s efforts, Georgia Tech is able to host more than 100 K-12 students during the summer for up to six weeks of enrichment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), as well as swimming lessons in \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.crc.gatech.edu\/about\/facilities#node-245\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s aquatic facilities\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENot only is Barnes responsible for the program\u0026rsquo;s daily operations, he also ensures that funding is available, and he recruits teachers and volunteers. Notably, Barnes engages the entire Georgia Tech community. For example, Georgia Tech President G. P. \u0026ldquo;Bud\u0026rdquo; Peterson and College of Sciences Dean Paul M. Goldbart are regular guests as \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cos.gatech.edu\/hg\/item\/552321\u0022\u003E\u0026ldquo;Mystery Readers,\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/a\u003E reading stories aloud to elementary students.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EParticipating families have consistently rated the program as \u0026ldquo;outstanding.\u0026rdquo; Donors consistently rate Barnes highly on leadership, organization, and service.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEver tireless and industrious, Barnes has taught \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/enrichment.gatech.edu\/gt-1000-first-year-seminar%20\u0022\u003EGT 1000\u003C\/a\u003E, the seminar course to help freshmen students transition to college life and work, for the past three years.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBarnes also serves on the MLK Planning Committee. In that capacity, he initiated Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/engage.gatech.edu\/content\/mlk-day-service-sunday-supper\u0022\u003EMLK Sunday Supper\u003C\/a\u003E. This gathering brings students, faculty, and staff together to discuss the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in the context of social issues facing the Georgia Tech campus and surrounding communities.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERecently, Barnes served as a staff advisor for one of Georgia Tech\u0026#39;s \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/engage.gatech.edu\/content\/alternative-service-break-asb\u0022\u003EAlternative Service Break\u003C\/a\u003E trips to Nashville, Tennessee.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I believe \u0026ndash; just as \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.biography.com\/people\/shirley-chisholm-9247015\u0022\u003EShirley Chisholm\u003C\/a\u003E did \u0026ndash; that service is the rent that we pay for the privilege of living on this Earth,\u0026rdquo; Barnes says. \u0026ldquo;I find joy in serving the Georgia Tech community beyond my professional responsibilities.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Finding joy in serving the Georgia Tech community"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech has selected \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/about\/staffdirectory\/sirocus-barnes\u0022\u003ESirocus Barnes\u003C\/a\u003E as one of the recipients of the 2017 Outstanding Performance Staff Award. 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She is focused on reducing society\u0026rsquo;s costly energy needs.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/arabiamtnhs.dekalb.k12.ga.us\/FredOkoh.aspx\u0022\u003EFred Okoh\u003C\/a\u003E teaches chemistry courses at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.arabiamtnhs.dekalb.k12.ga.us\/\u0022\u003EArabia Mountain High School\u003C\/a\u003E in Dekalb County. Constantly looking for creative teaching methods, his goal is to help students connect the science they learn from textbooks to real-world applications.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThrough the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/steam.gatech.edu\/prime\u0022\u003EPartnerships for Research, Innovation, and Multi-Scale Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E (PRIME) Research Experiences for Teachers Program, Hatzell and Okoh have partnered to create an innovative way to teach high school students electrochemistry techniques for water purification.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Current water purification techniques can be costly and heavily energy dependent,\u0026rdquo; Hatzell says. Hoping to replace traditional separation methods such as filtering and boiling, her research group is developing a carbon electrode-based platform to desalinate water. The technique takes advantage of the ability of salts, when dissolved in water, to separate into positive and negative ions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe device features two carbon electrodes, one at the top and the other at the bottom of a hollow cavity. When an electric field is applied, the electrodes become charged, one positively and the other negatively. As saltwater flows through the cavity, the ions move toward the oppositely charged electrode, leaving the exiting water stream free of salts.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe movement of salts in Hatzell\u0026rsquo;s technique, termed \u0026ldquo;capacitive deionization,\u0026rdquo; reminds Okoh of dance. \u0026ldquo;The whole movement flows like a dance choreography,\u0026rdquo; he says.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHatzell and Okoh \u0026ndash; together with Georgia Tech summer undergraduate researchers Katherine Freesemann, Zeya Luo, and Bianca Costa, and teacher-turned assistant principal of Arabia Mountain Tanya Mason \u0026ndash; have created a lesson plan to introduce capacitive deionization to Okoh\u0026rsquo;s high school students by comparing it to dance steps. They are trying the lesson plan this spring 2017 semester.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOkoh is one of 15 teachers participating in PRIME this year. Now in its third year, PRIME is a collaboration between \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing\u003C\/a\u003E (CEISMC) and \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Ethe Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E funded by the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/dir\/index.jsp?org=ENG\u0022\u003ENational Science Foundation Engineering Directorate\u003C\/a\u003E. PRIME recognizes the similarities between art and engineering, connecting them in a way that enables students to appreciate both disciplines.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPRIME pairs K-12 teachers in the Metro-Atlanta school districts with Georgia Tech College of Engineering faculty to design projects integrating art with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) research. PRIME brings teachers to Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s campus for a research-intensive, seven-week mentoring period. In that time, the teacher-faculty duos design a lesson plan to teach high school students the faculty member\u0026rsquo;s research by making connections to aspects of creative arts already familiar to students.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Many students may not remember the science content they are taught by a lecture, but a hands-on experiment or activity coupled with a creative music, dance, drama, or visual art activity is unforgettable,\u0026rdquo; says \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/about\/staffdirectory\/dr-jamila-cola\u0022\u003EJamila Cola\u003C\/a\u003E, a research scientist at CEISMC and the principal investigator of PRIME. For instance, the process needed to layer music with different instruments to make a final piece can be compared to the micro-fabrication process mechanical engineers use to make microsensors.\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;PRIME teachers and students are pushed to be creative. The teachers have to carefully think about the similarities between the fine arts standards and science standards, and students are pushed to collaborate and create with their understanding of science and engineering,\u0026rdquo; she says.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPRIME has opened a way for Georgia Tech and Metro Atlanta school districts to work together to enhance STEM education. A total of 42 teachers have participated in PRIME to create original lesson plans, each incorporating different aspects of art \u0026ndash; such as music, drama, visual arts, and dance \u0026ndash; to introduce engineering research to elementary, middle, and high school students.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWritten by: Sabiha Runa - CEISMC Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Integration of arts and sciences drives creation of new lesson plans"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThrough the\u0026nbsp;PRIME\u0026nbsp;Research Experiences for Teachers Program, Hatzell and Okoh have partnered to create an innovative way to teach high school students electrochemistry techniques for water purification.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Through the\u00a0PRIME\u00a0Research Experiences for Teachers Program, Hatzell and Okoh have partnered to create an innovative way to teach high school students electrochemistry techniques for water purification."}],"uid":"28054","created_gmt":"2017-03-24 19:53:00","changed_gmt":"2017-03-27 15:10:47","author":"Steven Taylor","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2017-03-24T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2017-03-24T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"589281":{"id":"589281","type":"image","title":"Fred Okoh (right) and Tanya Mason at the Hatzell lab (Courtesy of Marta Hatzell)","body":null,"created":"1490385317","gmt_created":"2017-03-24 19:55:17","changed":"1490625848","gmt_changed":"2017-03-27 14:44:08","alt":"Fred Okoh (right) and Tanya Mason at the Hatzell lab","file":{"fid":"224523","name":"PRIME.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/PRIME.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/PRIME.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":514126,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/PRIME.jpg?itok=AvHZo_tr"}}},"media_ids":["589281"],"groups":[{"id":"361651","name":"Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC)"},{"id":"1278","name":"College of Sciences"}],"categories":[{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"168996","name":"steam"},{"id":"10097","name":"PRIME"},{"id":"4896","name":"College of Sciences"},{"id":"411","name":"CEISMC"},{"id":"6522","name":"CoS"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJamila Cola, PhD\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EResearch Scientist\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Institute of Technology\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E817 W. 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The Staff Awards highlight the accomplishments of employees who strive toward exemplary work ethic and those who improve and advance workplace culture. Alba Gutierrez has been named the 2016 winner of The Service to the Community Award.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMrs. Gutierrez is an Education Outreach Coordinator and works with the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gostem.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGoSTEM\u003C\/a\u003E program at the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (\u003Ca href=\u0022ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECEISMC\u003C\/a\u003E).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUnder the umbrella of GoSTEM, Mrs. Gutierrez manages the mentorship program Pathways to College. Close to 100 Latino students at Meadowcreek High School and 100 at Lilburn and Radloff Middle Schools in Gwinett County participate in the program. Pathways to College aims to prepare students for collegiate careers upon graduation and allow them to serve as ambassadors to their schools and communities.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI had a chance to sit down with Mrs. Gutierrez and learn more about her involvement in GoSTEM. From conversing with her, it is easy to tell she is passionate about the program. She doesn\u0026rsquo;t let the managerial aspects of her job keep her from communicating regularly with her students, nor does she let her busy schedule overwhelm her.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMrs. Gutierrez spends most of her workweek at the high and middle schools. When asked what is her favorite part of her job, she says it\u0026rsquo;s interacting with the kids. \u0026ldquo;I enjoy working with the kids and seeing them light up when they get accepted to college or get awards or scholarships,\u0026rdquo; she explains.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Pathways to College program runs yearlong, even operating in the summer. As the semester is wrapping up, Mrs. Gutierrez continues to keep herself busy--she is currently organizing Fun\u0026nbsp;Summer of Service: a compilation of volunteering opportunities for the students to participate in.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMrs. Gutierrez continues to strengthen Pathways to College, going beyond the requirements to make sure her students have the necessary tools and skillsets in preparation for an advanced education. This year, an ACT prep class has been incorporated into the curriculum for her high school students. She has shown constant presence and leadership, which certainly contribute to the mission of CEISMC and the GoSTEM program.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPrior to joining CEISMC two years ago, Mrs. Gutierrez worked for Cobb County School District for seven years where she worked with underrepresented student populations. She has served as an English Language Learner (ELL) tutor, an interpreter, and a parent facilitator. Her careers have strived to facilitate the ease of education for minority students and promote diversity as a strength of the community.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOutside of work, Mrs. Gutierrez loves spending time with her husband and her adorable dog. A native of Colombia, she can converse in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French. She enjoys spending time with her family and going hiking.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWritten by:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003ESabiha Runa\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nsabiha.runa@ceismc.gatech.edu\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCEISMC Communicatons\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EEvery spring, Georgia Tech recognizes staff members who embody professional excellence. The Staff Awards highlight the accomplishments of employees who strive toward exemplary work ethic and those who improve and advance workplace culture. 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But this success is no accident. Behind the smiling faces of the Hollis students, staff and faculty is the support and leadership of its founding principal \u0026ndash; and product of the Atlanta Public School System \u0026ndash; \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlanta.k12.ga.us\/site\/Default.aspx?PageID=11952\u0022 rel=\u0022external\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDr. Diamond Jack\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E. Dr. Jack recently welcomed us into Hollis to show and tell the incredible journey to date of the Hollis Innovation Academy. Read her Q\u0026amp;A below and find out why Hollis is getting the gold star from parents, students, educators and community members alike.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow has the inaugural\u0026nbsp;school year been so far? Has it been an easy transition for the students, especially given that many \u0026ndash; majority, in fact \u0026ndash; transitioned to Hollis from the now-closed Bethune Elementary.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMy kids are dynamic. They are charismatic. They have grit. They have personality. They are highly inquisitive. They\u0026rsquo;re appreciative. They are just great kids. They came over from Bethune and really settled in.\u0026nbsp;But, because they\u0026rsquo;ve had a lot of transition, consistency has been key.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWe also came in with the idea that change will accelerate and propel our kids forward. We were focused on putting together a bang-up instructional program. Focused on putting together safety nets and support through wraparound services. For example, we have a partnership with \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.chris180.org\/\u0022 rel=\u0022external\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EChris 180\u003C\/a\u003E to make sure our kids have access to counseling, helping them cope with traumatic situations. They also now have access to STEM curriculum, which they\u0026rsquo;d never had before. And we\u0026rsquo;ve just really been committed to being consistent and steadfast.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EChange is always difficult going from something you know to something different. And having gone through that change myself, I understand. But now seeing the impact and the success that has come out of it, I wouldn\u0026rsquo;t change a thing.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWalking through the halls and classrooms, there are references everywhere to the Six Habits of Hollis. What is the significance?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOur focus for the first year has been on culture, which we worked towards by developing the Six Habits of Hollis: collaboration, communication, creativity, empathy, self-discipline and perseverance.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe kids latched on to them, and it has helped us to quickly establish community and a culture that has really given them a sense of belonging. We believe the Hollis Habits are the relational and academic characteristics that are important for you in life. Character development is a big part of our academic process. Our students have to be good communicators. They have to empathize with their fellow man. Be excellent in self-discipline, delaying gratification for a greater purpose. And be innovative and creative in their thoughts and what they want to do. It\u0026rsquo;s really resonated with the kids and they strive daily to embody each of them.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYou mentioned Chris Kids. Are there are any other organizations that have formed a partnership with Hollis?\u003C\/strong\u003E In addition to our partnership with Georgia Tech, we have \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.handsonatlanta.org\/\u0022 rel=\u0022external\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHands on Atlanta\u003C\/a\u003E here. We have \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cisatlanta.org\/\u0022 rel=\u0022external\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECommunities in Schools\u003C\/a\u003E. We have a strong partnership with \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.spelman.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022external\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESpelman College\u003C\/a\u003E, whose students come in and mentor through GirlSTEM2 and Math Masters. It\u0026rsquo;s always nice to have them here. Several of my girls have already told me they\u0026rsquo;re going to Spelman. They have made a big\u0026nbsp;impression on them.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.prumc.org\/\u0022 rel=\u0022external\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPeachtree Road United Methodist Church\u003C\/a\u003E (PRUMC) was one of the first community partners to offer their support. Their members raised funds to support our teachers with classroom supplies, smart boards to improve\u0026nbsp;technology resources in the classroom, and student incentives for our school store program.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAt the start of the school year, the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.nba.com\/hawks\/community\/millsap-provide-new-backpacks-supplies-students\/#\u0022 rel=\u0022external\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPaul Millsap Foundation\u003C\/a\u003E donated backpacks full of school supplies to every Hollis student and has continued to support our other incentive programs.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.chick-fil-afoundation.org\/\u0022 rel=\u0022external\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EChick-Fil-A\u003C\/a\u003E is also very present here at Hollis. They\u0026rsquo;ve provided food, book bags and have done our cafeteria, teacher sanctuary, our health clinic. They\u0026rsquo;ve just been awesome all around.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow did the partnership with Georgia Tech come about?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen Hollis started becoming an idea, there was a launch committee to provide input on the structure of Hollis. Of course, at the table was Georgia Tech because we knew we wanted to go for STEM. We started there forging a relationship. There\u0026rsquo;s also a connection with Georgia Tech and The Blank Foundation, who ended up sponsoring the partnership. There was a lot of communication from there about how we position Hollis to really provide a strong program that could be duplicated and offered to multiple schools. We began to explore what a place-based university partnership looks like. That really sparked the interest for GA Tech and Hollis to work together. The design and model right now is we have a person here three days to work closely with our\u0026nbsp;STEM teachers and provide them with professional development.\u0026nbsp;Georgia Tech has also connected us with other organizations, like \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HollisInnovation\/posts\/678801992294007\u0022 rel=\u0022external\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECREATE Lab\u003C\/a\u003E, who have brought us additional technologies. Earlier this month, our STEM teachers\u0026nbsp;participated in a CREATE Lab workshop using SCRATCH [a programming language] to program little robots!\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow have the students responded to the STEM-based curriculum?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThe kids gravitate towards it. They are wowed. They currently have 90 minutes a week in our STEM labs and they want more of it. We are currently working to incorporate more STEM into the rest of the curriculum.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat would outsiders be surprised to know about Hollis?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;I think they\u0026rsquo;d be surprised to know that a STEM school is really a literacy focused school. We do cool stuff, but we do a lot writing, reading and research too. Our kids are also super smart, particularly with the technology. I\u0026rsquo;m blown away by\u0026nbsp;what they\u0026rsquo;re able to do. They have taken to the computer science arm of our programming. Different schools try and find their niche of what their STEM identity might be. Our kids love coding.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat has the community\u0026rsquo;s response been to Hollis?\u003C\/strong\u003E Extremely positive. They have embraced us with open arms. Parents are highly supportive. Businesses and community are always eager to respond to a need. I think everyone has identified that they want a strong school and high education for their kids. Everyone is pushing for that. We have a common understanding that our kids are highly intelligent and highly capable. Sometimes people underestimate them, but our kids are awesome. Our community has been awesome. We feel the love here at Hollis!\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFor more information on the Hollis Innovation Academy, click \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlanta.k12.ga.us\/HollisInnovation\u0022 rel=\u0022external\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E. Interested in volunteering at Hollis? 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We are encouraging girls in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades to consider engineering,\u0026quot; Said Carolyn Perry, MakeHer Mentor Program Director.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPerry says the STEM Academy girls meet for six weekly sessions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;We created musical compositions with computer coding. We give them hands-on activities in computer science,\u0026quot; she said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe program focuses on girls to help level the playing field when it comes to engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;Overall, girls represent about one out of every three future engineers, and we\u0026#39;d really like to see that move more toward 50 percent,\u0026quot; said Perry.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELily Harris is one of the students in the program.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;It\u0026#39;s cool and I like how it shows how track numbers can also be coded. I think it\u0026#39;s cool how it does that,\u0026quot; said the 6th grader. \u0026nbsp;\u0026quot;I\u0026#39;ve had an interest in math since I was in the second grade.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPerry says it\u0026#39;s important to get the girls interested at a young age.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;That way they\u0026#39;re encouraged to take the right steps to get a schedule that includes calculus and physics.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMakeHer Mentor is a collaborative initiative between HV Jenkins School of Engineering, STEM Academy at Bartlett, and Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThey hope to expand the program in the future to include more middle schools.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.wtoc.com\/story\/34239235\/makeher-mentor-teaching-local-girls-about-coding\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.wtoc.com\/story\/34239235\/makeher-mentor-teaching-local-girls-about-coding\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Csub\u003ECopyright 2017 WTOC. 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Students and families had the opportunity to attend bilingual workshops, in Spanish and English, on college access and financial aid. In addition, the event offered a variety of hands-on STEM activities and learning stations for the entire family facilitated by faculty, students, and staff both from Georgia Tech and Meadowcreek High School. Some of those activities included learning about the properties of materials at different temperatures, building towers, the use of 3D printing to build models, and robotics demonstrations. The attendees also had an opportunity to visit an exhibitors\u0026rsquo; area where representatives from community organizations shared information about their services, programs, and resources. It was a day full of fun and learning about college and STEM!\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAerospace Engineering Guest Speaker at GoSTEM\u0026rsquo;s Pathways to College Program, Lilburn Middle School\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOn Wednesday November 9\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E, 2016, the GoSTEM\u0026rsquo;s Pathways to College students at Lilburn Middle School, enjoyed a special visit to their after school program by Dr. Claudio Di Leo, Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Tech. Prof. Di Leo introduced students to the world of Aerospace Engineering and engaged them in a fun and educational activity that involved building and testing balsa gliders. The activity culminated with a team competition that surprised the winners with 3D-printed trophies made by Georgia Tech students at the Aero Maker Space at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1\u003Csup\u003Est\u003C\/sup\u003E Annual Mustang Learning Conference at Nesbit Elementary School\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOn Monday October 10\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E, 2016, GoSTEM\u0026rsquo;s Faculty Advisory Board member, Dr. Juli\u0026aacute;n R\u0026iacute;moli, Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Tech, was invited as the keynote speaker for the 1\u003Csup\u003Est\u003C\/sup\u003E Annual Mustang Learning Conference at one of the GoSTEM\u0026rsquo;s partner schools, Nesbit Elementary. Prof. R\u0026iacute;moli delighted an audience of 120 teachers with an inspirational keynote lecture focused on bridging the STEM educational gap for Latino students in Georgia.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBy:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EAnal\u0026iacute;a E. 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Average science scores rose to 152 in 2015 from 144 (grade 4) and 147 (grade 8) in 2009. They are on par with the 2015 national average of 153, up from 149 in 2009.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn 2015, significantly more grade 4 and grade 8 students performed at the Proficient level, the median performance level used to rank students. In 2009 only 27% of students in either grade performed at that level. In 2015, 35% of grade 4 students and 31% of grade 8 students were ranked Proficient in science.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENAEP measures what U.S. students know and can do in science through tests that include questions on life sciences, Earth and space sciences, and physical sciences. The tests measure students\u0026rsquo; ability to identify scientific principles, use scientific inquiry to evaluate data and critique conclusions, and use technical design to create scientific solutions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It is so encouraging to see gains in science in Georgia and at the national level,\u0026rdquo; says Lizanne DeStefano, executive director of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing\u003C\/a\u003E (CEISMC). CEISMC is the Georgia Tech College of Sciences unit dedicated to educational research and enhancing K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in Georgia. \u0026ldquo;It appears that efforts focused on increasing young students\u0026rsquo; interest and achievement in STEM are paying off,\u0026rdquo; DeStefano says.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlong with rising science scores, the 2015 report card for grade 4 and grade 8 students in Georgia continues to indicate no difference in the performance of male and female students. This gap has been closed since 2005 for grade 4 students and since 2011 for grade 8.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUnderrepresented groups also performed better in 2015. For example, among grade 8 students, African-Americans\u0026rsquo; average score was 137, up from \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nationsreportcard.gov\/science_2009\/g8_state.aspx?subtab_id=Tab_5\u0026amp;tab_id=tab1#tabsContainer\u0022\u003E129 in 2009\u003C\/a\u003E, and Hispanic students\u0026rsquo; average score rose to 148, from \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nationsreportcard.gov\/science_2009\/g8_state.aspx?subtab_id=Tab_6\u0026amp;tab_id=tab1#tabsContainer\u0022\u003E137 in 2009\u003C\/a\u003E in 2009. Despite these achievements, however, these student groups scored below the state average.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;CEISMC remains optimistic that performance in STEM for African-American and Hispanic students will see an increase in the future,\u0026rdquo; DeStefano says.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDeStefano\u0026rsquo;s optimism is based in part on CEISMC\u0026rsquo;s multiple programs to increase the participation of underrepresented student populations in STEM fields. For example, CEISMC recently received a $2.5 million National Science Foundation grant to implement \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.cos.gatech.edu\/hg\/item\/583913\u0022\u003ECAPACiTY\u003C\/a\u003E, a program that aims to improve pre-college computing education in Georgia.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESabiha Runa\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCEISMC Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"But African-Americans and Hispanics perform below the state average"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe science scores of Georgia students improved from six years ago, according to the latest Nation\u0026rsquo;s Report Card, which measures \u0026ldquo;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.nationsreportcard.gov\/\u0022\u003Ewhat U.S. students know and can do in different subjects\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"But African-Americans and Hispanics perform below the state average."}],"uid":"28054","created_gmt":"2016-12-01 19:34:02","changed_gmt":"2016-12-01 19:56:47","author":"Steven Taylor","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2016-12-01T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2016-12-01T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"584548":{"id":"584548","type":"image","title":"Science Scores of Georgia Students Rise","body":null,"created":"1480621027","gmt_created":"2016-12-01 19:37:07","changed":"1480621162","gmt_changed":"2016-12-01 19:39:22","alt":"CEISMC seeks to enhance student interest in science, mathematics, and computing throughout the state of Georgia. 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Today, one out of 10 Americans age 65 and older is diagnosed with Alzheimer\u0026rsquo;s and the number of patients with the disease is rising at an astounding rate. Alexander hopes his research can contribute to reversing this trend.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Alexander discovered an interesting and novel link between exosomes \u0026ndash; the tiny fluid-filled vesicles or sacs released by many cells \u0026ndash; and the progression of Alzheimer\u0026rsquo;s disease,\u0026quot; said competition judge Dr. Fredrik Vannberg, Assistant Professor of Biology at the Georgia Institute of Technology. \u0026quot;His findings identify new pathways for treating Alzheimer\u0026rsquo;s that could potentially prevent the disease from developing or slow its progression in patients.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlexander aspires to have a research career in the biomedical sciences. 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As the Region Six University Partner of the Siemens Foundation, Georgia Tech receives innovative research science projects from high school students representing Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia and Puerto Rico. The students are scheduled to present their research, via a virtual platform, November 4-5, 2016, with this be the fifteenth year in a row that we have had the privilege to partner with the Siemens Foundation to host this outstanding competition.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Siemens Competition, administered by Discovery Education, awards a $1000 scholarship to each regional finalist, in addition to one $3,000 prize to an individual winner and a $6,000 prize to a team winner at each regional competition. Winners of the regional events will advance to the National Finals at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where $500,000 in scholarships will be awarded, including two top prizes of $100,000.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA complete list of finalists and their projects is available at www.siemens-foundation.org preceding each regional event. For up-to-date news and announcements about the Regional Competitions and the National Finals, follow us on Twitter @SFoundation (#SiemensComp) and like us on Facebook at SiemensFoundation.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003EAbout the Siemens Foundation\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Siemens Foundation has invested more than $90 million in the United States to advance workforce development and education initiatives in science, technology, engineering and\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003Emath. The Foundation\u0026rsquo;s mission is inspired by the culture of innovation, research and continuous learning that is the hallmark of Siemens\u0026rsquo; companies. Together, the programs at the Siemens Foundation are helping close the opportunity gap for young people in the U.S. when it comes to STEM careers, and igniting and sustaining today\u0026rsquo;s STEM workforce and tomorrow\u0026rsquo;s scientists and engineers. For further information, visit www.siemens-foundation.org or follow @sfoundation.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout Discovery Education\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDiscovery Education is the global leader in standards-based digital content for K-12, transforming teaching and learning with award-winning digital textbooks, multimedia content, professional development, and the largest professional learning community of its kind. Serving 3 million educators and over 30 million students, Discovery Education\u0026rsquo;s services are in half of U.S. classrooms, over 40 percent of all primary schools in the UK, and more than 50 countries. Discovery Education partners with districts, states and like-minded organizations to captivate students, empower teachers, and transform classrooms with customized solutions that increase academic achievement. Discovery Education is powered by Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), the number one nonfiction media company in the world. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe 2016 Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology is quickly approaching and we are gearing up for another amazing event. 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She received the award on October 11, 2016. The Awards Selection Committee was very impressed with her efforts in STEM education. \u0026nbsp;The\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EMike Neden STEM Champion Awards\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;program honors public and private elementary, middle, high school teachers and teacher educators that have served as a champion for integrated STEM education in their school and\/or community. This awards serves as a standard of excellence for individuals who promote integrated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003EIn her role as a part-time Research Scientist in the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing, she has received over $700,000 from NASA, National Science Foundation, Materials Society Foundation, and Department of Education: Improving Teacher Quality Grant, and Arts in Education - Model Development and Dissemination Grant. All of these grants provide quality professional development for in-service teachers by helping to enhance the toolkit of each STEM teacher by improving STEM teaching and student learning in Georgia and beyond. These grants have supported various programs: Georgia Tech research experiences, week-long summer enrichment programs for students, teacher professional development workshops, STEAM professional development, conference participation, materials for teachers to implement lessons, tours of manufacturing plants, tours of campus labs, and sustained faculty- teacher partnerships. 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Amid undergraduates studying or stopping by for a bite to eat, AMP-IT-UP middle schoolers caught a glimpse of campus life. \u201cI really enjoyed the diversity on the GT campus,\u201d Richter adds. \u201cMy students were able to see students of their same ethnicity and culture having a successful educational experience.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore information:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe CRAB Lab is headed by Dr. Daniel Goldman, Associate Professor in the \u003Ca class=\u0022links\u0022 title=\u0022School of Physics\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/www.physics.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESchool of Physics\u003C\/a\u003E and Adjunct Professor in the 3. 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Teacher James Ray, along with Georgia Tech \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca class=\u0022links\u0022 href=\u0022http:\/\/ceismc.gatech.deu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECEISMC\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E (Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing)\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca class=\u0022links\u0022 href=\u0022http:\/\/ampitup.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAMP-IT-UP\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EProgram Director \u003Cstrong\u003EJeff Rosen\u003C\/strong\u003E, shared GSCS successes at the 2016 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) Conference in Washington, DC.\u003Cbr \/\u003ETheir presentation \u0022The New Power Tool: Student Generated Data\u0022 launched the newly-developed STEM Innovation and Design (STEM-ID) curriculum for sixth through ninth grade students.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe curriculum was developed by \u003Cstrong\u003EJeff Rosen\u003C\/strong\u003E, 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The curriculum engages students in experimental design, data driven decision making and prototyping to solve a client driven problem.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 18-week problem-based learning (PBL) engineering courses present students with a design challenge based on research at Georgia Tech, where each challenge relies heavily on applied mathematics and science concepts. In the sixth grade course, Carnival Tycoon Challenge, students explore the engineering design process and entrepreneurial thinking in the context of a carnival. In the seventh grade course, Flight of Fancy Challenge, students pose as new airline companies and redesign airplanes to be more comfortable, profitable and environmentally friendly. In the eighth grade course, Robot Rescue Challenge, students further their understanding of the engineering design process and entrepreneurship.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGSCS technology teachers piloted the curriculum in all four middle schools. This was the third school year to pilot the curriculum for Carver Road Middle School and Cowan Road Middle School and the first for Kennedy Road Middle School and Rehoboth Road Middle School. All four GSCS middle school technology teachers collaborated and made suggestions to improve to the curriculum before it was finalized.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKennedy Road Middle School Technology Teacher James Ray said, \u201cThe presentation attendees were very excited about the use of the engineering design process log and were interested in our viewpoints of implementing this project-based learning curriculum in our classrooms.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhile attending other sessions at this conference and discussion with others I realize that our current curriculum seems further advanced than the emerging STEM curriculum. This discovery made me feel ecstatic to be a part of a program that was ahead of the pack,\u201d stated Cowan Road Middle School Technology Teacher Amber Smith.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe curriculum was developed by Jeff Rosen, engineering and robotics program director, and Dr. Roxanne Moore, research engineer, from Georgia Tech CEISMC through the National Science Foundation Math \u0026amp; Science Partnership AMP-IT-UP.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"CEISMC helps get Griffin Student\u0027s AMP\u0027ed Up about STEM"}],"uid":"28054","created_gmt":"2016-03-24 13:09:42","changed_gmt":"2016-10-08 03:21:09","author":"Steven Taylor","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2016-03-03T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2016-03-03T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"517601":{"id":"517601","type":"image","title":"ITEEA 2016 PIC","body":null,"created":"1459188000","gmt_created":"2016-03-28 18:00:00","changed":"1475895263","gmt_changed":"2016-10-08 02:54:23","alt":"ITEEA 2016 PIC","file":{"fid":"204786","name":"img_0342.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/img_0342_0.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/img_0342_0.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":337396,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/img_0342_0.jpeg?itok=a7TjJc65"}}},"media_ids":["517601"],"groups":[{"id":"361651","name":"Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC)"}],"categories":[{"id":"42911","name":"Education"}],"keywords":[{"id":"42171","name":"AMP-IT-UP"},{"id":"411","name":"CEISMC"},{"id":"46351","name":"K-12 education"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EJudy Parker, APR\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:judy.parker@gscs.org\u0022\u003Ejudy.parker@gscs.org\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E770-229-3700\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESee the article online from\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Griffin Daily News\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca class=\u0022links\u0022 href=\u0022\/\/www.griffindailynews.com\/news\/local\/school-system-s-stem-curriculum-ahead-of-pack\/article_b179b046-e676-5e61-8572-bb085b861399.html\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.griffindailynews.com\/news\/local\/school-system-s-stem-curriculum-ahead-of-pack\/article_b179b046-e676-5e61-8572-bb085b861399.html\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["judy.parker@gscs.org"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"511781":{"#nid":"511781","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Business Community Luncheon","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWith interest in building upon a collaborative Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) internship partnership with the Georgia Tech Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC), approximately thirty school and business leaders participated in the Griffin-Spalding Community Business Community Luncheon hosted by AMP-IT-UP on November 18, 2015 at the Griffin-Spalding County Schools Learning Center. Included among attendees were school leaders, Superintendent of Schools Jim Smith, Deputy Superintendent Sharlene Patterson, Director of Curriculum Ashley Crawford, and Director of Career, Technical, Agricultural Education Dr. Laura Ergle. Area businesses and community partners with representatives in attendance included Caterpillar, Inc., Candler Field Museum, UGA Griffin, Gordon College, Spalding Regional Hospital, 1888 Mills, and Sumika Polymers, to name a few.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe purpose of the meeting was to discuss ways to develop a sustainable process to continue summer STEM internships for Griffin-Spalding teachers and students beyond the district\u2019s current AMP-IT-UP partnership. Attendees heard from special guests from Coffee County including business leader and HR Director for PCC Airfoils Scott Smith, Coffee County Schools Workforce Development Director Linda Cribbs and Coffee County Schools Career, Technical, Agricultural Education Director Brad Reiner. Now in its third year, Coffee County Schools was among the first in the state to implement a locally based summer STEM Internship Program to provide hands-on internships for local students. During summer 2015, thirty-seven students interned in twenty-four Coffee County area businesses. 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Harris\u003Cbr \/\u003EProgram Director, GIFT (Georgia Intern-Fellowships for Teachers)\u003Cbr \/\u003EGeorgia Institute of Technology\u003Cbr \/\u003ECEISMC (Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing)\u003Cbr \/\u003E817 West Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 300\u003Cbr \/\u003EAtlanta, GA 30308 USA\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E404.894.7530 (Direct Line)\u003Cbr \/\u003E404.894.9675 (FAX)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:bonnie.harris@ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ebonnie.harris@ceismc.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E (EMAIL)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWebsite: \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022 title=\u0022http:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFacebook:http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ceismcgt\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["bonnie.harris@ceismc.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"479961":{"#nid":"479961","#data":{"type":"news","title":"The Georgia Intern-Fellowships for Teachers (GIFT), a program of Georgia Tech\u2019s CEISMC received a $25,000 grant from The UPS Foundation","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe UPS Foundation Awards Georgia Intern-Fellowships for Teachers (GIFT) $25,000 Grant\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Intern-Fellowships for Teachers (GIFT), a program of Georgia Tech\u2019s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC) received a $25,000 grant from The UPS Foundation, which drives global corporate citizenship and philanthropic programs for UPS (NYSE:UPS).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe grant will be used to support Georgia Tech laboratory research summer internships for teachers and high school students from populations under represented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cBecause of the generosity of The UPS Foundation and UPS, GIFT continues to support systemic changes that lead to improved STEM performance for Georgia\u2019 K-12 students. We are grateful to be able to unite Georgia Tech with educators and students throughout the state of Georgia,\u201d said Dr. Lizanne DeStefano, Executive Director of CEISMC.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEstablished in 1951 and based in Atlanta, Ga., The UPS Foundation identifies specific areas where its backing clearly impacts social issues. In support of this strategic approach, The UPS Foundation has identified the following focus areas for giving: volunteerism, diversity, community safety and the environment.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2014, UPS and its employees, active and retired, invested more than $104.2 million in charitable giving around the world. The UPS Foundation can be found on the web at UPS.com\/foundation. 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It can also be an opportunity for kids to develop skills from supplemental activities outside of the classroom. In the case of the latter, CEISMC takes a long yard leap to give students the chance to take workshops in robotics, coding, and much more.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESummer P.E.A.K.S. (Programs for Enrichment and Accelerated Knowledge in STEM) had yet another successful season this year. Looking back, check out some footage on a few of the programs we offered:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E-\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EArtbotics.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E This weeklong program allowed participants to program LEGO MINDSTORMS robots to create their own artistic masterpieces. Enrollment included rising 4\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E-6\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E graders. 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Alemdar was selected among women faculty, staff, and alumnae for her demonstration of leadership as head of the CEISMC Evaluation Group.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELimited evaluation and educational research resources drove Georgia Tech to hire Dr. Alemdar to create a group focused on program evaluation and educational research. Developing an effective capacity for rigorous evaluation of STEM education and STEM related programs is critical for Georgia Tech as it increases its institutional participation in the field of education policy and research.\u0026nbsp; The Evaluation Group has now expanded to seven fulltime research scientists and associates. In the past seven years, CEISMC\u0026rsquo;s Evaluation Group, established by Dr. Alemdar, has received funding for a total of 25 projects, spanning higher education and K-12, including teacher professional development. The work of CEISMC\u0026#39;s Evaluation Group provides research and evaluation support for projects across the Georgia Tech campus, the Georgia Department of Education, other institutes of higher education, and the greater Atlanta community.\u0026nbsp;Currently in her seventh year at CEISMC, Dr. Alemdar shared with me her experiences working as a director, an evaluator, a peer, and a valued team player.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I enjoy the variation that comes with my work,\u0026rdquo; she mentions about her role in many branches of CEISMC projects. Her research focuses on improving K-12 STEM education through research on curriculum development, teacher professional development, and student learning in integrated STEM environments. Her interests also include evaluation of K-12 STEM initiatives that target low income and minority students.\u0026nbsp;She is involved with GO-STEM, a partnership between CEISMC and Gwinett County Public School District to emphasize STEM within Latino communities, and co-PI for AMP-IT-UP, a K-12 engineering education program that targets increasing student engagement and interest in STEM\u0026nbsp; by developing 21\u003Csup\u003Est\u003C\/sup\u003E century skills and improving academic engagement.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDr. Alemdar\u0026rsquo;s foothold further expands to working at different levels of the education prism. \u0026ldquo;Through AMP-IT-UP, I do research related to student outcomes and engineering education in a rural district, while as an external evaluator, I work with Georgia Tech faculty, and other faculty from different universities in GA.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBecause much of the research conducted at Georgia Tech starts with securing funding from appropriate national sources, Dr. Alemdar spends time with many engineering and science faculty to help them through the grant-writing process. \u0026ldquo;With my team, I help faculty with educational research, and help them to write effective evaluation\/assessment plans for their project. Because Georgia Tech does not have a College of Education, CEISMC really helps with educational research,\u0026rdquo; she says. Many major national funding venues such as the National Science Foundation require educational impacts as a key component of grant proposals, which she provides key expertise in. Assessing these criteria for every new grant and project keeps Dr. Alemdar busy and energized: \u0026ldquo;Each grant is different; the context changes all the time.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith each collaboration, she is enthusiastic about the prospect of meeting and working with different people in a variety of settings. \u0026ldquo;Some days I am out in the field with my team, and others I am in my office, working on data analysis.\u0026rdquo; In our conversation, it is clear Dr. Alemdar has the drive to increase professional growth opportunities not only for herself, but also for her team. She mentions that this is key for leadership, and that leadership can come with any role, and there are no limitations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOn advice she would share with women seeking leadership skills, Dr. Alemdar emphasized personal connections and team growth. \u0026ldquo;I like to get to know my team, and I ask them a lot of questions. Isolation comes with tunnel vision, but I like to keep my group fluid. I make sure everyone has a chance to work with each other.\u0026rdquo; Among her other gestures are monthly meetings and social events to help focus and re-energize group dynamics and celebrating personal milestones such as birthdays. Her dedication to improving the work environment clearly shows: She was chosen by her peers to be one of the recipients of the 2016 CEISMC Leadership Award.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOutside of work, Dr. Alemdar keeps herself involved in the community by partaking in social justice work alongside her husband. Her hobbies expand from staying active with Pilates and hiking to keeping her kitchen constantly stocked to try out new recipes and dishes.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Leadership Excellence Awards will be distributed at the 2016 Diversity Symposium Reception September 15, 2016 at the Historic Academy of Medicine.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERead more about this event here from the GT News Center:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca class=\u0022links\u0022 href=\u0022http:\/\/www.news.gatech.edu\/2016\/09\/15\/five-women-receive-leadership-excellence-awards-diversity-symposium-reception?utm_source=dailydigest\u0026amp;utm_medium=sept19\u0026amp;utm_campaign=divleadawards\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.news.gatech.edu\/2016\/09\/15\/five-women-receive-leadership-excellence-awards-diversity-symposium-reception?utm_source=dailydigest\u0026amp;utm_medium=sept19\u0026amp;utm_campaign=divleadawards\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWritten by:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003ESabiha Runa\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nsabiha.runa@ceismc.gatech.edu\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCEISMC Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECEISMC Assistant Director and Senior Research Scientist, Dr. Meltem Alemdar, receives Leadership Excellence Award at the 2016 Diversity Symposium Reception held on September 15, 2016.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"CEISMC Assistant Director and Senior Research Scientist Dr. Meltem Alemdar, receives Leadership Excellence Award!"}],"uid":"28054","created_gmt":"2016-10-04 14:53:01","changed_gmt":"2016-10-04 14:53:48","author":"Steven Taylor","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2016-09-15T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2016-09-15T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"576741":{"id":"576741","type":"image","title":"Dr. Meltem Alemdar","body":null,"created":"1473881040","gmt_created":"2016-09-14 19:24:00","changed":"1475895386","gmt_changed":"2016-10-08 02:56:26","alt":"Dr. Meltem Alemdar","file":{"fid":"218367","name":"meltem_alemdar.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/meltem_alemdar.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/meltem_alemdar.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":6585026,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/meltem_alemdar.jpg?itok=GQXx0-uE"}}},"media_ids":["576741"],"groups":[{"id":"361651","name":"Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC)"}],"categories":[{"id":"42911","name":"Education"}],"keywords":[{"id":"411","name":"CEISMC"},{"id":"166988","name":"Meltem Alemdar"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDr. Meltem Alemdar\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCEISMC Assistant Director\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nand Senior Research Scientist\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["meltem.alemdar@ceismc.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}